Arkansas COPPA 2.0
In force Arkansas · In force Jul 1, 2026 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 20262 months ago | Takes effect | 3 months ago |
| Apr 21, 20251 year ago | Approved by Governor | 17 months ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
State COPPA-style law that extends protections to teens. Operators of sites and apps directed to children or teens, or with knowledge of their age, face limits on collecting and using their personal information and on targeted advertising.
- Who it applies to
- Operators of websites, online services and apps directed to, or with knowledge of, Arkansas children and teens.
- Penalties
- Unfair or deceptive practice under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act; AG civil actions for injunctions and relief.
- Enforced by
- Arkansas Attorney General
- Official name
- Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (Act 952 of 2025, HB 1717)
- Citation
- 2025 Ark. Acts 952; Ark. Code section 4-88-1501 et seq.
- Topics
- children, privacy
Verified 2026-09-25 arkleg.state.ar.us
Research notes
Exact age range and thresholds should be checked against the act text.
Related
Questions about Arkansas COPPA 2.0
- What are the Arkansas COPPA 2.0 compliance deadlines?
- Apr 21, 2025: Approved by Governor. Jul 1, 2026: Takes effect.
- When does Arkansas COPPA 2.0 take effect?
- Arkansas COPPA 2.0 took effect on Jul 1, 2026.
- Who does Arkansas COPPA 2.0 apply to?
- Operators of websites, online services and apps directed to, or with knowledge of, Arkansas children and teens.
- What are the penalties under Arkansas COPPA 2.0?
- Unfair or deceptive practice under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act; AG civil actions for injunctions and relief.