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Glossary: Protecting Data

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Also written: COPPA, COPPA Rule

The US law, with the FTC's COPPA Rule, that covers websites and online services aimed at children under 13 or that knowingly collect their data. It requires verifiable parental consent before collecting a child's personal information.

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Related terms

Verifiable parental consentOperator (COPPA)Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)