Children's Privacy

Education & Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions About the COPPA Rule
Answers to frequently asked questions, to supplement the compliance materials available on this Children's Privacy site.

Protecting Kids’ Privacy (January 2009)
[PDF]

Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks (January 2009)
[PDF]

Social Networking: A Parent's Guide (September 2007)
[PDF]

How To Comply With The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (December 2006)
Helps businesses comply with the new requirements for protecting children's privacy online and understand the FTC's enforcement authority.

Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens (May 2006)
[PDF]

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule: Not Just for Kids' Sites (February 2004)
[PDF]
Discusses requirements for commercial Web site operators and online services that may collect information online from children under 13.

How To Protect Kids’ Privacy Online: A Guide For Teachers (December 2000)
Explains a teacher's role in monitoring the online privacy of their students.

You, Your Privacy Policy and COPPA
[PDF]
Explains each component of a COPPA-compliant privacy policy, answers questions that website operators have asked and features a Compliance Checklist to help operators identify areas for improving their privacy policies.

COPPA Compliance Hotline: Call (202) 326-3140 for assistance with a specific COPPA question.