22 consumer groups came together to submit a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission about YouTube's collection of children's data.
They say that the Google-owned site is violating the law by collection the information without parent's consent.
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act passed back in 2000. It bars companies from collecting information from children younger than 13.
However YouTube is pushing back. In a statement, a spokesperson for the site said that YouTube's terms of service clearly states that the site is only for those 13 and older. They argue that YouTube is not for children.
Those terms aren't stopping kids from using the site, however.
According to research company, Emarketer, 80% of U.S. children ages 4 - 13 have accessed the site.
The complaint allow carries little legal weight.
If the FTC decides to investigate, it will likely take several months and be kept confidential until it's completed.
But the groups behind the complaint say according to FTC law if Google is found guilty it could be fined up to $41,484 per violation.