The Children's Online Protection Act (COPPA) and an Overview of Select Cases

This 9-page research report written for Internet executives with sites that collect information from children, examines in depth the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, COPPA. From the five basic steps involved in complying with COPPA legislation to the penalties for being in violation of it; from defined terms like verifiable parental consent to specific cases and how the FTC responded in each and why, this report covers the ins and outs of COPPA, touching on the important and highlighting the essential.

This Executive Report is written by Liisa M. Thomas, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP

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