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 (18)
COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-1 | Expanded age coverage to 16 |
| COPPA2-2 | Ban on targeted advertising to minors |
| COPPA2-3 | Eraser button requirement |
| COPPA2-4 | Knowledge standard expansion |
| COPPA2-5 | FTC rulemaking authority expansion |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-SH-01 | Safe Harbor Program Participation (Optional) |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-VC-01 | Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC) Method Selection |
| COPPA2-VC-02 | Consent Records and Withdrawal |
| COPPA2-VC-03 | Internal Operations Exception Scope and Controls |
Data handling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-DA-01 | Data Minimisation and Collection Limitation |
| COPPA2-DA-02 | Retention Limitation and Deletion |
Education
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-TP-02 | Schools as Agents for Parental Consent |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-EN-01 | FTC Enforcement Readiness and Recordkeeping |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-GO-01 | Governance, Roles, and Training |
Notice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-NO-01 | Direct Notice to Parents |
| COPPA2-NO-02 | Online Privacy Notice (COPPA Section in Privacy Policy) |
Notice Requirements (16 CFR 312.3-312.4)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 312.3 | Regulation of unfair or deceptive acts |
| Sec. 312.4(a) | Privacy policy on the website |
| Sec. 312.4(b) | Direct notice to parents |
| Sec. 312.4(c) | Content of the direct notice |
Operator Obligations (16 CFR 312.6-312.10)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 312.10 | Safe harbor programmes |
| Sec. 312.6 | Right of parent to review information |
| Sec. 312.7 | Prohibition against conditioning participation |
| Sec. 312.8 | Confidentiality, security, and integrity |
| Sec. 312.9 | Data retention and deletion |
Parental Consent (16 CFR 312.5)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 312.5(a) | Verifiable parental consent requirement |
| Sec. 312.5(b) | Methods of obtaining consent |
| Sec. 312.5(c) | Exceptions to prior parental consent |
Proposed legislation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-S2-01 | COPPA 2.0 Scope Extension to Users Under 17 (Proposed Federal Bill) |
| COPPA2-S2-02 | Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors (Proposed) |
| COPPA2-S2-03 | Connected Devices and Internet of Things (IoT) for Children |
Proposed updates
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-AB-01 | Restrictions on Targeted Advertising and Profiling (2024 NPRM Direction) |
| COPPA2-AB-02 | Persistent Identifier Governance |
| COPPA2-AB-03 | Biometric and Voice Data Protections |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-PR-01 | Parental Access, Correction, and Deletion Rights |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-SC-01 | Scope Determination and Actual Knowledge Analysis |
| COPPA2-SC-02 | Mixed Audience and Age Screening |
Scope and Definitions (16 CFR 312.1-312.2)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 312.1 | Scope |
| Sec. 312.2 | Definitions |
| Sec. 312.2(PI) | Personal information categories |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-DA-03 | Confidentiality, Security, and Integrity |
Third-party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COPPA2-TP-01 | Third-Party Operator Disclosure and Controls |
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 (SB 262)
17%
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14%
6 controls mapped
Compare →ESRB Privacy Certified
14%
6 controls mapped
Compare →+ 550 more: UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) (14%), UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (14%)
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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 18 domains and 42 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 42 controls organised across 18 domains. The largest domains are COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates (5 controls), Operator Obligations (16 CFR 312.6-312.10) (5 controls), Notice Requirements (16 CFR 312.3-312.4) (4 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 553 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) (17% coverage), COPPA (14% coverage), ESRB Privacy Certified (14% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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