Children Online Privacy Protection Act in America!
Children Online Privacy Protection Act in America!Under the Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 1998 in America, it is necessary to get the permission of their parents before uploading the information of children under the age of 13 on the website. For this reason, many social media companies do not allow children under the age of 13 to use their platform. Under another law, the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) 2000, it is necessary to install filters to protect children from wrong content while using the Internet in schools and libraries.Strict rules for children's online safety in EuropeThe european union tried to make a law in 2015 that would have prohibited children under the age of 16 from using the Internet without parental permission. At the same time, in 2018, the european union implemented a law called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This law protects people's personal information and gives them more control over their information. GDPR is an example for data protection all over the world.Special design code for children in the United KingdomThe UK was earlier a part of the European Union, when children under the age of 13 were required to get parental permission to use the Internet. Now in May 2024, a government committee has recommended raising this age to 16 years. At the same time, the Age-Appropriate Design Code is applicable in the United Kingdom. This means that website and app makers have to take care of the safety of children. They have to make such designs that do not pose any threat to children.