ESRB Privacy Certified
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Privacy Certified program is an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor program that enables participating companies to demonstrate compliance with children's online privacy protection requirements. The program independently reviews and certifies websites, apps, and online services directed to children under 13 to ensure adherence to strict privacy standards in accordance with COPPA.
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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 |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ESRB Privacy Certified, you already cover:
COPPA
44%
11 controls mapped
Compare →UK Data Protection Act 2018
44%
11 controls mapped
Compare →Saudi Arabia PDPL
36%
9 controls mapped
Compare →+ 488 more: New Hampshire Privacy Act (36%), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (36%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ESRB Privacy Certified?
ESRB Privacy Certified is a compliance framework from United States (ESRB / FTC) with 5 domains and 25 controls. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Privacy Certified program is an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor program that enables participating companies to demonstrate compliance with children's online privacy protection requirements. The program independently reviews and certifies websites, apps, and online services directed to children under 13 to ensure adherence to strict privacy standards in accordance with COPPA. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ESRB Privacy Certified have?
ESRB Privacy Certified 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 map to?
ESRB Privacy Certified 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.
How do I get started with ESRB Privacy Certified compliance?
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