COPPA
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
Federal law imposing requirements on websites and online services directed to children under 13.
What is COPPA?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13.
COPPA requires these operators to post a privacy policy, provide notice to parents and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children, give parents the choice to consent to collection without consenting to disclosure, and maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of information collected.
Who Needs COPPA?
- Websites directed at children under 13
- EdTech platforms used by K-12 students
- Mobile apps for children
- Online gaming platforms with young users
- Social media platforms allowing young users
Key Requirements
Core compliance areas for COPPA
Privacy Policy
Post clear, comprehensive privacy policy describing information practices for children's data.
Verifiable Parental Consent
Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children.
Direct Notice to Parents
Provide direct notice to parents about information practices before collection.
Parental Rights
Allow parents to review, delete, and refuse further collection of their child's information.
Data Minimization
Limit collection to information reasonably necessary for the activity.
Benefits of COPPA Compliance
- Legal compliance for child-directed services
- Avoid FTC enforcement and penalties
- Build trust with parents
- Ethical handling of children's data
- Foundation for broader privacy compliance
- Access to education and children's markets
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