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The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) is a Federal law that regulates the collection and use of personal information from children under the age of 13 who are using an online service or device. The COPPA Rule applies to all online services and devices that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children, including social media platforms, online games, and online services that allow children to make requests for information from adults.

Under the COPPA Rule, online service providers must get parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13. The Rule also requires online service providers to provide children under 13 with clear and concise information about their privacy rights and the ways in which the provider will use their personal information.

Service providers that violate the COPPA Rule may be liable for monetary damages, injunctions, and criminal penalties. In addition, online service providers that knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children in a manner that violates the Rule may be barred from collecting or using children’s personal information in the future.

The COPPA Rule is an important step in protecting children’s online privacy. It is important for parents to be aware of their children’s online activities and to take steps to ensure that their children’s personal information is protected.