Which statement describes COPPA (the Child Online Privacy Protection Act)?

Which statement describes COPPA (the Child Online Privacy Protection Act)?

• A. A U.S. regulation that applies to all online services regardless of audience.
• B. A U.S. federal law that imposes requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13.
• C. A European Union directive governing online child safety.
• D. A voluntary industry standard for kid-focused apps.

Answer: (B)

COPPA sets privacy protections for children under 13 on the web. It is a U.S. federal law that applies to operators of websites or online services that are directed to children under 13 or that knowingly collect personal information from kids. The requirements include providing a clear notice of information practices, obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal data from children, giving parents options to review and delete their child’s information, and limiting how data is collected and shared. It’s enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (and other state authorities), with possible penalties for noncompliance. It does not apply to all online services regardless of audience, it is not a European directive, and it is not a voluntary industry standard.

COPPA sets privacy protections for children under 13 on the web. It is a U.S. federal law that applies to operators of websites or online services that are directed to children under 13 or that knowingly collect personal information from kids. The requirements include providing a clear notice of information practices, obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal data from children, giving parents options to review and delete their child’s information, and limiting how data is collected and shared. It’s enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (and other state authorities), with possible penalties for noncompliance. It does not apply to all online services regardless of audience, it is not a European directive, and it is not a voluntary industry standard.