QuestionQ131

Federal Privacy Laws

Federal laws impose which of the following requirements when collecting the personal information of minors younger than 13?

  • A Implied consent from a minor’s parent or guardian, or affirmative consent from the minor.
  • B Affirmative consent from a minor’s parent or guardian before collecting the minor’s personal information online.
  • C Implied consent from a minor’s parent or guardian before collecting a minor’s personal information online, such as when they permit the minor to use the internet.
  • D Affirmative consent of a parent or guardian before collecting personal information of a minor offline (e.g., in person), which also satisfies any requirements for online consent.
Explanation

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires covered website and online-service operators to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information online from a child under 13, subject to limited exceptions. FTC: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

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