Episode 34 — COPPA: Children’s Online Privacy Protections in Services

Children’s privacy carries heightened protections in U.S. law. This episode introduces the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which governs the collection of personal information from children under 13. We’ll break down requirements such as verifiable parental consent, privacy notice disclosures, and limits on data use and sharing. Enforcement by the FTC has made COPPA one of the most visible privacy statutes.

We’ll also discuss how COPPA interacts with emerging state laws that extend protections to teens, and why compliance challenges remain significant for online services. Exam questions often focus on age thresholds, consent requirements, and the scope of covered services. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com