The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law that (usually) requires companies to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from a child 13 and under. It has been in effect since 2000 and impacts companies providing online services including websites, advertising, and mobile apps. It was … Continue reading Collecting Verifiable Parental Consent: Cliff Notes for COPPA Compliance