OCC 2000-2
Subject: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act 
Description: Final Rule
Date:	February 2, 2000



TO:	Chief Executive Officers and Compliance Officers of All 
    National Banks, Department and Division Heads, and All 
	Examining Personnel



The Federal Trade Commission published a final rule to implement 
the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) in 
the Federal Register on November 3, 1999.  The COPPA, which is 
effective April 21, 2000, prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or 
practices in connection with the collection, use/or disclosure 
of personal information from and about children on the Internet.  
The COPPA and the final rule apply to national banks.  In addition, 
section 1306 of the COPPA gives the OCC enforcement responsibility.  
Examination procedures, currently being developed, will provide further 
guidance. 

For more information, contact your supervisory office or the Community 
and Consumer Policy Department at (202) 874-4428.





                                                      
Ralph E. Sharpe
Deputy Comptroller
Community and Consumer Policy


Attachment--64 FR 59888