Children’s Privacy
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over what information websites can collect from their kids. The COPPA Rule — revised in December 2012 — puts additional protections in place and streamlines other procedures that companies covered by the rule need to follow. If you run a website designed for kids or have a website geared to a general audience but collect information from someone you know is under 13, you must comply with COPPA’s requirements. For answers to particular questions, email CoppaHotLine@ftc.gov.
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Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule: Not Just for Kids' Sites [PDF]
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies to websites for kids, but it also may apply to sites aimed at general audiences. Read this publication to find out when your site is subject to COPPA.
How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule [PDF]
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) sets out guidelines about the online collection of personal information from children under 13. If you run a website targeting this age group – or know you’re collecting information from kids – is your site COPPA compliant?
Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start [PDF]
Attention app developers! Basic truth-in-advertising and privacy principles apply to your product. It’s important to give the straight story about what your app can do and be transparent about your privacy practices. This start-from-scratch publication from the FTC reminds you to consider your choices from the user's perspective.
Protecting Kids Online: The COPPA on the Beat 
Whether studying, surfing or chatting, today’s kids take advantage of everything the Internet has to offer. But when it comes to their personal information, who’s in the driver’s seat? Parents, according to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and regulations enforced by the FTC.
Truth in App-vertising: Is Your Company App to Date on the Law?
App developers and marketers: Take note! Established consumer protection laws — like the FTC Act, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule, and general data security and privacy principles — apply across the board.
You, Your Privacy Policy and COPPA - How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act [PDF]
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over the information websites can collect from their kids. If you operate a website designed for children under 13 - or have reason to know you’re collecting information from a child - follow these steps to ensure your site is COPPA-compliant.
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