Questions & Answers

What are the Acceptable Methods for Parental Consent for COPPA? The FTC standard for COPPA compliance remains clear on acceptable methods for obtaining verifiable parental consent when collecting personal information from children under the age of 13. While pre-approval of any method is not...

What are the Penalties in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule? The FTC is charged under COPPA with enforcement of the Rule and has been stepping up its efforts. Civil penalties can be up to $16,000 per violation. In addition, companies can also be held liable for unfair and deceptive...

What is PII as Defined by CalOPPA? CalOPPA defines PII as: • A first and last name; • A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town; • An e-mail address; • A telephone number; • A social security number; • Any other identifier that permits the physical or online...

What is the COPPA Guidance for Apps? The owners, or “operators,” must clearly explain the mobile apps’ information practices, provide direct notice to parents about those practices and obtain parental consent before collecting the child’s personal information. These obligations apply to mobile app...