Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) became effective April 21, 2000. Web sites that are directed to children 12 and under or that "knowingly collect information" from this group must post a notice of their information collection practices that includes: types of personal information they collect from children-for example, name, e-mail and hobbies; how the site will use the information-for example, to market and to notify contest winners; whether the personal information is forwarded to advertisers or other third parties; and a contact at the site. Learn more about COPPA by visiting the sites below.