Children’s Privacy

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over what information websites can collect from their kids. If you run a website designed for kids or have a website geared to a general audience but collect information from someone you know is under 13, you must comply with COPPA’s two main requirements. For answers to particular questions, call the COPPA Compliance Hotline at 202-326-3140.

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How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule [PDF]

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) sets out guidelines about the online collection of personal information from children under 13. If you run a website targeting this age group – or know you’re collecting information from kids – is your site COPPA compliant? Read More »

You, Your Privacy Policy and COPPA - How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act [PDF]

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over the information websites can collect from their kids. If you operate a website designed for children under 13 - or have reason to know you’re collecting information from a child - follow these steps to ensure your site is COPPA-compliant. Read More »

Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule: Not Just for Kids' Sites [PDF]

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies to websites for kids, but it also may apply to sites aimed at general audiences. Read this publication to find out when your site is subject to COPPA.

How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule [PDF]

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) sets out guidelines about the online collection of personal information from children under 13. If you run a website targeting this age group – or know you’re collecting information from kids – is your site COPPA compliant?

Protecting Kids Online: The COPPA on the Beat Sharable

Whether studying, surfing or chatting, today’s kids take advantage of everything the Internet has to offer. But when it comes to their personal information, who’s in the driver’s seat? Parents, according to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and regulations enforced by the FTC.

You, Your Privacy Policy and COPPA - How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act [PDF]

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over the information websites can collect from their kids. If you operate a website designed for children under 13 - or have reason to know you’re collecting information from a child - follow these steps to ensure your site is COPPA-compliant.