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.

Social Networking: A Parent's Guide
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Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens
[PDF]

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.

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

Protecting Children’s Privacy Under COPPA: A Survey on Compliance (April 2002)
[PDF]
Findings from the Commission's survey of children's websites.

How To Protect Kids’ Privacy Online
Rules for website operators to make sure that kids' privacy is protected while they're online. Includes tips for parents.

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

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

Site-Seeing On The Internet: A Consumer’s Guide to Travel in Space
To help you prepare for your voyage online and avoid fraud and deception en route. Includes a glossary of commonly used Internet terms.

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