US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 1998) and FTC COPPA Rule (16 CFR Part 312) regulate the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under 13. FTC proposed updates in 2024 (commonly called 'COPPA 2.0') include: expanded definition of personal information (biometric data, device identifiers), stronger data security requirements, data retention limits, enhanced protections against targeted advertising to children, and EdTech provider obligations. The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA, proposed) would extend COPPA-like protections to 13-16 year olds. FTC enforces COPPA with civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation.
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Framework Domains (6)
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-1 | Verifiable Parental Consent and Age Determination |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-6 | FTC Enforcement and State Cooperation |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-4 | Targeted Advertising and Profiling Restrictions |
Minimisation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-3 | Data Minimisation, Retention, Erasure (Eraser Button) |
Notice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-2 | Notice and Privacy Policy |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USCOPPA-5 | Security, Service Providers, Knowledge Standard |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates, you already cover:
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
33%
2 controls mapped
Compare →UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
33%
2 controls mapped
Compare →FedRAMP High
17%
1 controls mapped
Compare →+ 94 more: NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH (17%), FedRAMP Moderate (17%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates?
US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates is a compliance framework from United States (FTC) with 6 domains and 6 controls. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 1998) and FTC COPPA Rule (16 CFR Part 312) regulate the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under 13. FTC proposed updates in 2024 (commonly called 'COPPA 2.0') include: expanded definition of personal information (biometric data, device identifiers), stronger data security requirements, data retention limits, enhanced protections against targeted advertising to children, and EdTech provider obligations. The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA, proposed) would extend COPPA-like protections to 13-16 year olds. FTC enforces COPPA with civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates have?
US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates has 6 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Consent (1 controls), Enforcement (1 controls), Marketing (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates map to?
US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates maps to 97 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (33% coverage), UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) (33% coverage), FedRAMP High (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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