Summary of the Article: Application of COPPA in Different Countries
1. Does COPPA apply internationally?
Yes, the FTC asserts that COPPA applies to any online service directed towards U.S. users or knowingly collects information from children in the U.S., regardless of its country of origin.
2. Does COPPA only apply to the U.S.?
If a publisher, not based in the U.S., targets an audience of children under 13 in the U.S., they are required to follow COPPA rules. However, publishers outside the U.S., whose audiences are children not located in the U.S., are not required to comply with COPPA data privacy laws.
3. Is COPPA an international law?
COPPA is a federal law, enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1998, to protect the privacy of children under 13. It is not an international law.
4. Does COPPA apply in the UK?
Instead of requiring compliance with COPPA, the UK and most EU countries set the age of data consent at 13, aligning with COPPA rules.
5. Does COPPA apply in Canada?
Canadian law does not have a COPPA equivalent and addresses privacy equally for all individuals regardless of age.
6. Where does COPPA apply?
COPPA applies to commercial websites and online services (including mobile apps and IoT devices) directed towards children under 13 that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children.
7. Does COPPA apply to Canada?
No, Canadian law does not have a COPPA equivalent and treats online privacy equally for all individuals.
8. Who does COPPA apply to?
COPPA applies to operators of commercial websites and online services (including mobile apps and IoT devices) that are directed towards children under 13 and collect, use, or disclose their personal information.
Questions and Answers:
1. Does COPPA apply internationally?
Yes, COPPA applies internationally if an online service is directed towards U.S. users or collects information from children in the U.S.
2. Does COPPA only apply to the U.S.?
COPPA also applies to publishers outside the U.S. who target an audience of children under 13 in the U.S.
3. Is COPPA an international law?
No, COPPA is a U.S. federal law that took effect in April 2000.
4. Does COPPA apply in the UK?
The UK sets the age of data consent at 13, similar to COPPA rules, but does not require direct compliance with COPPA.
5. Does COPPA apply in Canada?
No, Canadian law does not have a COPPA equivalent and treats online privacy equally for all individuals.
6. Where does COPPA apply?
COPPA applies to commercial websites, online services, mobile apps, and IoT devices that are directed towards children under 13.
7. Does COPPA apply to Canada?
No, Canadian law does not have a COPPA equivalent and treats online privacy equally for all individuals.
8. Who does COPPA apply to?
COPPA applies to operators of commercial websites and online services that target children under 13 and collect their personal information.
Does COPPA apply internationally
International scope
The FTC has asserted that COPPA applies to any online service that is directed to U.S. users or knowingly collects information from children in the U.S., regardless of its country of origin.
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Does COPPA only apply to the US
If a publisher that is not based in the U.S. is directed toward an audience of children younger than 13 in the U.S., then they are required to follow COPPA rule. However, COPPA publishers in other countries whose audiences are young children who are not in the U.S. are not required to follow COPPA data privacy laws.
Is COPPA an international law
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) is a federal law that imposes specific requirements on operators of websites and online services to protect the privacy of children under 13. The Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1998 and took effect in April 2000.
Does COPPA apply in the UK
Obtaining parental consent
Instead, it gives the Member States the power to choose their preferred nation-wide age of data consent between 13 and 16. Most EU countries (including the UK) set this age at 13 (taking the lead from the COPPA rules).
Does COPPA apply in Canada
Canadian law does not differentiate between kids and adults when it comes to online privacy. The general law does not seek to serve as a COPPA equivalent, and privacy is addressed equally for all individuals.
Where does COPPA apply
What businesses does the CCPA apply to The CCPA applies to for-profit businesses that do business in California and meet any of the following: Have a gross annual revenue of over $25 million; Buy, sell, or share the personal information of 100,000 or more California residents, households, or devices; or.
Does COPPA apply to Canada
Canadian law does not differentiate between kids and adults when it comes to online privacy. The general law does not seek to serve as a COPPA equivalent, and privacy is addressed equally for all individuals.
Who does COPPA apply to
Who is covered by COPPA The Rule applies to operators of commercial websites and online services (including mobile apps and IoT devices) directed to children under 13 that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children.
Does CCPA apply to foreign companies
Is the CCPA Applicable to Companies Outside of California Yes, the CCPA may apply to businesses outside of California if they collect or sell the PII of CA residents, conduct business in the state, and meet at least one of the following: Gross annual revenue exceeds $25 million.
Is COPPA unconstitutional
Without lifting the injunction, the Court remanded the case to the Third Circuit. Employing the standard of overbreadth, the appeals court again found COPA unconstitutional, determining that it limited the First Amendment rights of adults in the process of protecting minors.
Does CCPA apply to non US companies
In short, the CCPA (CPRA) does apply outside the United States. This is because the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to all entities that collect or process the personal information of Californians, regardless of where such entities are located.
Does the CCPA apply to businesses outside of California
Yes, the CCPA may apply to businesses outside of California if they collect or sell the PII of CA residents, conduct business in the state, and meet at least one of the following: Gross annual revenue exceeds $25 million. Commercially sells or shares PII on more than 50,000 CA residents.
Why is COPPA controversial
Why is COPPA controversial Some believe COPPA to be ineffective legislation, making it controversial. The main complaints are that the law suppresses children's rights to freedom of speech and self-expression. Others believe the rules are easily circumvented.
Does CCPA extend outside of California
The CCPA provides privacy rights to California residents. A California resident is a person (as opposed to a corporation or other business entity) who resides in California, even if the person is temporarily outside of the state.
Who does CCPA not apply to
The CCPA generally does not apply to nonprofit organizations or government agencies.
What does CCPA not apply to
The CCPA does not apply to activity that takes place wholly outside of California. So if a business collects the personal information of a consumer when they are outside of California, then that is not subject to the CCPA.
Does CCPA apply outside of California
Only California residents have rights under the CCPA. A California resident is a natural person (as opposed to a corporation or other business entity) who resides in California, even if the person is temporarily outside of the state.
