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COPPA

Privacy

App Permissions User Consent Data Minimization Privacy Notice

A US law about children’s online privacy.

Definition

COPPA is a US law that limits how websites and apps can collect personal data from children under 13.

In plain English A US law about children’s online privacy.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Kids deserve extra protections, and services must be careful with tracking and ads.

Example

Example: A kids’ app asks for parent permission before collecting personal info.