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COPPA
Privacy
US law regulating collection of personal information from children under 13.
Definition
COPPA imposes requirements on operators directed to children or knowingly collecting from children under 13, including verifiable parental consent and data practice disclosures.
In plain English
US law regulating collection of personal information from children under 13.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It reduces inappropriate data collection and targeted advertising involving children.
Example
Example: Service disables behavioral advertising and limits identifiers for child-directed experiences.