COPPA Children's Privacy Law
United States1998PrivacyConsumer ProtectionOverview
Key Obligations
- Provide a clear and comprehensive privacy policy
- Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from children
- Give parents access to review and delete their child's information
- Maintain data security and limit retention
- Prohibit sharing or selling children’s data without consent
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FAQ
Who must comply with COPPA?
Any online service or app targeting children under 13 or knowingly collecting their data.
What qualifies as “personal information” under COPPA?
This includes name, address, email, photos, voice recordings, IP address, and more.
How can businesses obtain parental consent?
Methods include email with confirmation, credit card verification, signed forms, or video calls.
What are the penalties for COPPA violations?
Violations can result in civil penalties up to $50,120 per violation, as enforced by the FTC.