Law note · United States
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
cite 15 U.S.C. ยงยง 6501-6506; 16 C.F.R. Part 312
stage IN FORCE in force since 2000-04-21
reviewed 2026-07-15
Requires operators of websites and online services directed to children under 13, or that have actual knowledge they collect data from a child under 13, to provide notice and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information.
Primary source: official statute text and FTC rule