Coppa

Is there a private right of action under COPPA?

There is not a private right of action under Coppa

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

Passed in 1998 to protect children from the gathering of their personal information without parental consent. Required to be followed by all websites geared toward children under 13.

What is the COPPA safe harbor program?

Allows industry groups to submit for commission approval self-regulatory guidelines that implement the protections of the commission's final rule.

What are CALOPPA privacy rights requirements?

CalOPPA requires the website to feature a conspicuous privacy policy stating exactly what information is collected and with whom it is shared; it also requires the operator of the website or online service to comply with the site's privacy policy. Those who fail to do so are at risk of civil litigation under the State's Unfair Competition Law.

COPPA requirements

Coppa requires that the users be 13 of age to use online services, or they must be signed up by a parent if guardian of they are 12 or younger.

Exceptions to COPPA

If the child is under 13 and the parent or guardian gives permission to access the site.

Who does COPPA apply to?

The Rule applies to operators of commercial websites and online services (including mobile apps) directed to children under 13 that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children, and operators of general audience websites or online services with actual knowledge

How is CALOPPA enforced?

Using online forms to report websites that violate CALOPPA