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US · COPPA Rule

Children's consent, security & retention.

Applies to: Operators of online services directed to children (US). Built · 2025 amendments

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Citation: 16 CFR Part 312 §312.5/.8/.10

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What the statute requires, section by section

Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule), 16 CFR Part 312 (authority 15 U.S.C. 6501-6506), as amended at 90 FR 16977 (22 April 2025). Provisions addressed:

§ 312.5
Parental consent: verifiable parental consent required before any collection, use or disclosure of personal information from children.
§ 312.8
Confidentiality, security and integrity of personal information collected from children; the 2025 amendment requires a written information security program with a designated coordinator, annual risk assessments, safeguards, testing/monitoring and annual review.
§ 312.10
Data retention and deletion: retain only as long as reasonably necessary; maintain a written data retention policy. 2025 amendments effective 23 June 2025; general compliance date 22 April 2026.

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