Index
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Summary
Imposes requirements on operators of commercial websites and online services directed to children under 13 or that knowingly collect information from them.
Rights & Rules
- 01.If your website or app is for children under 13, or you know you collect personal information from them, you must get verifiable parental consent before collecting data.
- 02.You must post a clear and comprehensive online privacy policy explaining your data collection practices.
- 03.You must provide parents with the ability to review, delete, and prevent further collection of their child's personal information.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalties up to $50,120 per violation, as determined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- 02.Injunctions and other equitable relief requiring compliance.
Verified Citations
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
Source"COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, or on operators that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from children under 13."