Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

This module introduces the fundamentals of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), exploring its origins, scope, and key requirements for operators of online services. Learners will identify the types of personal information protected under the law and examine its limitations in keeping pace with evolving digital technologies and platforms.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21895 (English)
Author(s): Thomas Gold, PhD - New York University and Assessment Solutions LLC

This module explores the legal requirements for obtaining verifiable parental consent under COPPA and examines the approved methods used to meet this standard. Learners will analyze exceptions to the consent requirement, understand parental rights related to access and control of their child's data, and assess real-world case studies to identify best practices. The module also guides learners in applying COPPA regulations to develop effective, ethical compliance strategies.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21896 (English)
Author(s): Thomas Gold, PhD - New York University and Assessment Solutions LLC

This module examines how COPPA is enforced, including the triggers and process of FTC investigations and legal actions. Learners will explore how enforcement shapes industry behavior, the FTC’s collaboration with other regulators, and the role of industry self-regulation (such as safe harbor programs). The module also covers evolving enforcement trends—such as rising penalties and AI-related concerns—and guides learners to critically compare U.S. enforcement with international child privacy laws.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21897 (English)
Author(s): Thomas Gold, PhD - New York University and Assessment Solutions LLC

This module explores COPPA’s impact on educational technology and research involving minors in school settings. Learners will examine how the law shapes the use of digital tools in classrooms, compare COPPA with other privacy regulations, and engage in debates around the challenges it presents for educators, edtech providers, and families. The module also covers recent updates, proposed legislation, and ongoing discussions about the future of COPPA and children’s privacy in the age of AI.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21898 (English)
Author(s): Thomas Gold, PhD - New York University and Assessment Solutions LLC