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COPPA DOES apply to foreign websites that operate in america
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - EPIChttps://epic.org âș privacy âș kidsCOPPA sets forth a framework of fair information practices governing the collection, access to, and use of personal information by website directed to children. The Act does not apply to general audience websites; however, operators of such sites, who have specific sections for children or actual knowledge of children using their site, must follow the COPPA regulations. Also, COPPA applies to foreign websites that are directed at US children.
Second, COPPA requires a website operator to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children. COPPA did not specify an exact method for obtaining such consent; however, the FTC indicated several acceptable ways for compliance with this requirement. An operator can supply consent forms to be signed and mailed or faxed to the operator, require a parent to use a credit card, have a parent call a toll-free number, or accept an email accompanied by a digital signature. Some exceptions are provided, and an operator is allowed to collect a child's information when:
Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions | Federal Trade Commission
7. The Internet is a global medium. Do websites and online services developed and run abroad have to comply with the Rule?Foreign-based websites and online services must comply with COPPA if they are directed to children in the United States, or if they knowingly collect personal information from children in the U.S. The lawâs definition of âoperatorâ includes foreign-based websites and online services that are involved in commerce in the United States or its territories. As a related matter, U.S.-based sites and services that collect information from foreign children also are subject to COPPA.
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