What does OPA mean in LAW & LEGAL

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was enacted by Congress in 1998 to protect the privacy of children under 13 years of age and covers the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children on websites.

COPPA regulates certain types of data collection and prohibits companies from collecting or using a child's personal information without parental permission. It also requires companies to provide clear notice about their data practices and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or using any personal information from children under 13.

COPPA applies to all online services targeting children under 13 in the US, including social networks, mobile apps, and websites that are “directed to” children. It doesn't apply to general audiences that may have users who happen to be under 13 years old such as most news or entertainment sites.

Yes. COPPA has an exemption for educational sites, which are defined as those whose primary purpose is teaching or instructing a child using materials that are actual school work or related activities and content presented in an educational setting.

Under COPPA, data potentially covered by the rule include full name, address, phone number email address, photos, social security numbers as well as any other persistent identifier collected online (such as IP addresses).

No. Parents only need to give their consent before any personal information from a child is collected and used by a website or app provider. This includes prior consent for any further uses beyond what was initially specified at the time of disclosure. Parents also have access rights over their child's data after it is collected by the app or website provider.

Yes - companies found in breach of COPPA can face civil penalties up to $40k per violation subject to FTC enforcement action upon discovery of such violations on behalf of their users who are under 13 years old.

You should contact either your state attorney general or the FTC directly with evidence detailing how you believe your child's privacy rights were violated in order for them to investigate your claims further.