ESRB Privacy Certified Programme
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Privacy Certified programme is an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor programme that allows member companies to demonstrate compliance with children's privacy requirements. The programme reviews and certifies websites, apps, and online services that collect personal information from children under 13. Members display the ESRB Privacy Certified seal. Ongoing monitoring and enforcement by ESRB. Covers COPPA requirements, general privacy practices, and specific gaming industry considerations.
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Framework Domains (5)
Accountability and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-1 | Initial Assessment and Certification |
| AC-2 | Ongoing Compliance Monitoring |
| AC-3 | COPPA Safe Harbor Compliance |
| AC-4 | Dispute Resolution |
Consent and Choice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CC-1 | Verifiable Parental Consent (COPPA) |
| CC-2 | Opt-In and Opt-Out Mechanisms |
| CC-3 | Purpose Limitation |
| CC-4 | Right to Access and Deletion |
Data Minimization and Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DM-1 | Data Minimization Principle |
| DM-2 | Data Retention Policies |
| DM-3 | Data Deletion Procedures |
Data Security
Data protection, encryption, and information handling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPG-3.A | Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest |
| CPG-3.B | Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit |
| CPG-3.C | Secure Sensitive Data Collection |
| DS-1 | Security Safeguards |
| DS-2 | Third-Party Data Sharing Controls |
| DS-3 | Breach Response Procedures |
| HUN-10 | Security Obligations |
| HUN-11 | Data Transfer Registry |
Transparency and Notice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPP-6 | Privacy Policy Changes |
| SPP-7 | Privacy Education Resources |
| TN-1 | Privacy Policy Disclosure |
| TN-2 | Direct Notice to Parents |
| TN-3 | Material Change Notification |
| TN-4 | Data Practice Descriptions |
Maps to 491 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ESRB Privacy Certified Programme?
ESRB Privacy Certified Programme is a compliance framework from United States (ESRB / FTC) with 5 domains and 25 controls. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Privacy Certified programme is an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor programme that allows member companies to demonstrate compliance with children's privacy requirements. The programme reviews and certifies websites, apps, and online services that collect personal information from children under 13. Members display the ESRB Privacy Certified seal. Ongoing monitoring and enforcement by ESRB. Covers COPPA requirements, general privacy practices, and specific gaming industry considerations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ESRB Privacy Certified Programme have?
ESRB Privacy Certified Programme has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Data Security (8 controls), Transparency and Notice (6 controls), Accountability and Compliance (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ESRB Privacy Certified Programme map to?
ESRB Privacy Certified Programme maps to 491 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are COPPA (44% coverage), UK Data Protection Act 2018 (44% coverage), Saudi Arabia PDPL (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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