Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law designed to limit the collection and use of personal information about children by the operators of internet services and web sites. It applies to the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S. jurisdiction about children under 13 years of age including children outside the U.S.

COPPA places strict requirements on operators of websites or online services (including apps, games online, connected toys, learning platforms, etc.) that are directed to children under 13 years of age or that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.

In order to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of children’s personal information, these operators are required to:

• Notify parents of their information practices
• Obtain verifiable parental consent
• Collect the least amount of data possible
• Maintain reasonable procedures