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You're referring to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)!

COPPA is a federal law in the United States that aims to protect the privacy of children under the age of 13 online. The law was enacted in 1998 and is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Here are some key provisions of COPPA:

  1. Definition of a "child": A child is defined as an individual under the age of 13.
  2. Parental consent: Before collecting personal information from a child, a website or online service must obtain verifiable parental consent.
  3. Personal information: COPPA defines personal information as any information that can be used to identify a child, such as name, address, phone number, email address, or any other information that can be linked to a child.
  4. Collection of personal information: Websites and online services must clearly disclose their information collection practices and obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children.
  5. Use of personal information: Personal information collected from children must only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, and must not be disclosed to third parties without parental consent.
  6. Security measures: Websites and online services must take reasonable measures to ensure the security of the personal information they collect from children.
  7. Parental access: Parents have the right to access the personal information collected from their child, and to request that it be deleted.

COPPA applies to websites and online services that are directed towards children, or that collect personal information from children. This includes websites that offer games, contests, or other activities that are likely to appeal to children.

If you're a website or online service that collects personal information from children, you'll need to comply with COPPA's requirements. This includes obtaining parental consent, providing clear disclosures about your information collection practices, and taking reasonable measures to ensure the security of the personal information you collect.

I hope that helps!