COPPA Request for Public Comment

[Billing Code: 6750-01P]FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION16 CFR Part 312RIN 3084-AB00Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule: Request for CommentsAGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.ACTION: Request for public comment.SUMMARY: As required by law, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or“Commission”) requests public comment on its implementation of the Children’s OnlinePrivacy Protection Act (“COPPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. 6501-6508, through theChildren’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA Rule” or “the Rule”). The COPPARule imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed tochildren under 13 years of age and other websites or online services that have actualknowledge that they are collecting personal information from a child under 13 years ofage. The Commission requests comment on the costs and benefits of the Rule as well ason whether it should be retained, eliminated, or modified. The Commission also requestscomment concerning the Rule’s effect on: practices relating to the collection anddisclosure of information relating to children; children’s ability to obtain access toinformation of their choice online; and the availability of websites directed to children. At the end of the FTC’s review, the agency will submit a report to Congress assessing theimplementation of the Rule. All interested persons are hereby given notice of theopportunity to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the Rule. ...