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COPPA Rule

Amended United States (Federal) · In force Apr 21, 2000 · no upcoming deadlines

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Deadlines

ComplianceApr 22 · 6 months ago · Source
Full compliance with amended COPPA RuleOperators must comply with all amended provisions (separate third-party disclosure consent, written retention policy, written security program, updated notices); excludes Safe Harbor provisions 312.11(d)(1), (d)(4) and (g), which had earlier dates.
Takes effectJun 23, 2025 · 16 months ago · Source
Amended COPPA Rule takes effectThe April 2025 amendments to 16 CFR Part 312 became effective; during the transition operators could comply with either the pre-2025 or the amended Rule.

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What it does

Requires operators of child-directed online services, or those with actual knowledge they collect personal information from children under 13, to give notice and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing that data. The 2025 amendments add separate parental consent for disclosures to third parties (including for targeted advertising), require a written data retention policy and a written information security program, expand 'personal information' to include biometric identifiers and government-issued identifiers, and tighten Safe Harbor program oversight.

Who it applies to
Operators of commercial websites, online services and apps directed to children under 13 (including mixed-audience services), and general-audience operators with actual knowledge they collect personal information from a child under 13. No revenue or volume threshold.
Penalties
Violations are treated as violations of an FTC trade regulation rule: civil penalties up to $53,088 per violation (FTC Act 5(m)(1)(A) amount as adjusted January 2025, 90 FR 5580; adjusted annually for inflation). State attorneys general may also sue.
Enforced by
Federal Trade Commission; State Attorneys General
Official name
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (16 CFR Part 312), as amended April 2025
Citation
15 U.S.C. 6501-6506; 16 CFR Part 312; amendments at 90 FR 16918 (Apr. 22, 2025)
Topics
Privacy, Children
Verified 2026-09-22 ecfr.gov federalregister.gov
Research notes

Safe Harbor program obligations had earlier compliance dates set relative to publication: 90 days after publication for 312.11(d)(4) and six months after publication for 312.11(d)(1) and (g) (i.e. around July 21, 2025 and October 22, 2025); omitted as rows because the rule states them relatively. The FTC civil penalty figure is the January 2025 adjustment; no 2026 FTC adjustment was found in the Federal Register as of verification.

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Questions about COPPA Rule
What are the COPPA Rule compliance deadlines?
Jun 23, 2025: Amended COPPA Rule takes effect. Apr 22, 2026: Full compliance with amended COPPA Rule.
When does COPPA Rule take effect?
COPPA Rule took effect on Apr 21, 2000.
Who does COPPA Rule apply to?
Operators of commercial websites, online services and apps directed to children under 13 (including mixed-audience services), and general-audience operators with actual knowledge they collect personal information from a child under 13. No revenue or volume threshold.
What are the penalties under COPPA Rule?
Violations are treated as violations of an FTC trade regulation rule: civil penalties up to $53,088 per violation (FTC Act 5(m)(1)(A) amount as adjusted January 2025, 90 FR 5580; adjusted annually for inflation). State attorneys general may also sue.