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CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

United States (federal) · Children · enforced by FTC
Also known as COPPA

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In force since Apr 2000
Developments
Moderate Settlement Announced United States (federal) · Sep 1, 2026
Meta to implement age‑verification framework under $17 B settlement with 52 U.S. states
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 52 state attorneys general that mandates age‑assurance technology for its platforms. The settlement requires Meta to apply age‑verification methods within one year, classify users into 18+…
state attorneys general · Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
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