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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1998 to protect children's privacy by regulating what personal information may be collected from children's online activity. The law applies to commercial websites and online services directed at children under thirteen years of age and regulates how personal information may be collected, stored or used. less -

Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 2/21/2025

The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

Privacy Points 2024: Recap and What to Watch For in 2024

Benesch on 1/18/2024

Last year proved to be a big year in data protection with U.S. state data protection laws popping up across the country, the FTC updating its guidance and regulations on everything from data breaches and biometric...more

[Webinar] Safeguarding minors in the gaming and esports space - September 29th, 8:00 am PDT

Hogan Lovells on 9/16/2021

Whether it’s through mobile gaming or live streaming, young people are spending more time than ever participating in the virtual world. Yet, in-game chat functionality, online trolls, loot boxes and advertising are posing...more

China Issues New Cybersecurity Law to Protect Children

Latham & Watkins LLP on 9/9/2019

China’s PCPPIC protects children’s personal information in much the same way as COPPA and the GDPR, but with a few differences. On August 22, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a new data privacy...more

The Practical Guide to the California Consumer Privacy Act: Part 7 The Right to Opt-In to Selling Information About Your Child

BCLP on 9/10/2018

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) is arguably the most comprehensive - and complex - data privacy regulation in the United States. The CCPA was designed to emulate the European General Data Protection...more

Collecting Information From Children In The EU: A Comparison of US Law, EU Law, and Soon-To-Be EU Law

BCLP on 1/20/2017

In the United States there are relatively few restrictions on collecting information from children off-line. Efforts to collect information from children over the internet, however, are regulated by the Children’s Online...more

Guidelines for Collecting Information From Children: A Comparison of US Law, EU Law, and Soon-To-Be EU Law

BCLP on 10/26/2016

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