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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Overview

Background

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law enacted to protect the online privacy of children under 13. Administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), COPPA requires parental consent before collecting personal information from children through websites or online services. Onslow County Schools adheres to COPPA to safeguard student data in digital learning environments.

Your Rights and Protections

Onslow County Schools ensures compliance by:

  • Requiring parental consent for collecting personal information (e.g., names, emails) from students under 13 via educational platforms.
  • Partnering with vendors who meet COPPA standards for data privacy.
  • Notifying parents about data collection practices through school communications and the district website.

Parents can review consent forms or opt out of data collection by contacting the school administration.

District Compliance

The district implements secure data practices and trains staff to protect student privacy. Any third-party tools used in classrooms comply with COPPA requirements. For concerns or to request more information, please contact the school administration at 910-455-2211.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe COPPA rights have been violated, contact the FTC. Visit the FTC’s COPPA guidance page (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule) or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).