United States of America: Federal Trade Commission adopted amendments to Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)
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Federal Trade Commission adopted amendments to Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)
On 16 January 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) to strengthen protections for children’s personal data. The amendments introduce requirements for operators of websites and online services, including mandatory opt-in consent for targeted advertising or third-party data sharing, compliance with data retention and deletion protocols, and enhanced transparency for FTC-approved Safe Harbor programs. The updated rule also expands the definition of personal information to include biometric data and government-issued identifiers.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
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2023-12-20
under deliberation
2024-01-11
in consultation
2024-03-11
processing consultation
2025-01-16
adopted
2025-04-22
in grace period
2025-06-23
in grace period