The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506 · 16 C.F.R. Part 312 · Information ResourceStatusFederal law

Official sources and resources

Primary legal materials, current government guidance, reporting channels, and support resources related to The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Primary sources

Official sourceFTC — COPPA statuteftc.govOfficial sourceFTC — six-step compliance planftc.govOfficial sourceFTC — COPPA frequently asked questionsftc.gov

Reporting and assistance

FTC ReportFraudReport a suspected privacy or consumer-protection violation.FTC children’s privacy resourcesCurrent guidance, cases, and compliance materials.COPPA business mailboxFTC staff mailbox for COPPA compliance questions.

Related laws and proposals

The REPORT ActFederal lawThe REPORT Act governs provider reports of apparent online child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline.The STOP CSAM ActReported to SenateThe pending STOP CSAM Act would add broader child-victim remedies and platform accountability.