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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.