Which law aims to protect children's online privacy by restricting data collection from users under 13?

• A. COPPA
• B. CAN-SPAM Act
• C. FERPA
• D. CFAA

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a law that specifically protects children’s online privacy by limiting what data can be collected from users under 13 and by giving parents control over that data. The law that does exactly this is designed to require operators of websites and online services to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children, to disclose their data practices in a clear policy, and to limit how that information is used and shared. It also empowers parents to review and delete their child’s information if they choose, and it applies to services directed at children or that knowingly collect data from kids.

That focus on under-13 data collection and parental oversight is what makes this the best answer. In contrast, the CAN-SPAM Act governs how commercial email messages can be sent and how recipients can opt out; FERPA protects the privacy of student education records, mainly in educational settings; and the CFAA deals with unauthorized access and computer security. So COPPA is the one specifically aimed at protecting children’s online privacy by restricting data collection from young users.