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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

COPPA was enacted in the United States on April 21, 2000, and sites catering to children are required to comply with it. Learn what it is and if your site is affected.
COPPA Turns One
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act changed how many sites worked on the Internet. Learn what was done, who was affected and some other tools for parental control. By Jennifer Kyrnin, your HTML/XML Guide.
Contending with COPPA Confusion
In April 2000, when COPPA was enacted, 50-75% of sites that were affected by COPPA were non-compliant. And many people are confused by the difference between COPPA and COPA (the Child Online Protection Act).
How to Comply With The Children's Online Privacy Protection
Tips for how to make your site comply with COPPA.
Kidz Privacy
Kids can learn how to stay safe on the Internet, and what COPPA means to them.
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