Technology & Online Privacy Flashcards

Under COPPA, operators of websites or online services directed to children must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under what age?

Answer: Under 13

COPPA protects children under 13 by requiring verifiable parental consent before operators collect, use, or disclose their personal information.

Which federal law primarily governs online privacy protections for children in the United States?

Answer: COPPA

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is the primary federal law governing online data collection from children under 13.

The CAN-SPAM Act requires commercial email senders to include which of the following in every message?

Answer: A clear and conspicuous opt-out mechanism

CAN-SPAM requires that all commercial emails include a functioning opt-out mechanism that must be honored within 10 business days.

Which California law requires website operators to post a privacy policy that discloses whether they honor 'Do Not Track' browser signals?

Answer: CalOPPA

The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) requires operators of commercial websites to conspicuously post a privacy policy and disclose their response to Do Not Track signals.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) primarily regulates which of the following?

Answer: Interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications

ECPA regulates government and private interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications, as well as access to stored electronic communications.

Under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), a video service provider generally cannot disclose a consumer's video rental or viewing history without:

Answer: The consumer's informed, written consent or a court order

The VPPA prohibits video tape service providers from disclosing personally identifiable information about rental or purchase records without the consumer's informed written consent or a court order.