Index
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Summary
Regulates how online services and websites collect and use personal information from children under the age of 13.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Websites must obtain 'verifiable parental consent' before collecting data from kids.
- 02.Parents have the right to review the information collected from their child.
- 03.Parents can refuse to permit further use or maintenance of their child's information.
- 04.Websites cannot require more information from a child than is reasonably necessary to participate in an activity.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalties issued by the FTC, which can exceed $50,000 per violation.
- 02.Mandatory compliance monitoring and reporting.
Verified Citations
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