Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a law created to protect the privacy and safety of children under the age of 13 when they are online. COPPA requires websites and online services to get permission from a parent or guardian before collecting personal information from children under 13. Personal information might include a child's name, address, email address, or phone number. COPPA also helps protect children by limiting what data websites and online services can collect from children. For example, websites and online services that are directed to children must not collect information from children without permission from their parents or guardians. So, if you are under 13, your parents or guardians need to give permission before you can give out any information when you are online.