Which of the following would NOT be considered a method of obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from children under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a method of obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from children under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998?
Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998, verifiable parental consent must be obtained before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children. Acceptable methods of obtaining this consent include using a credit card, debit card, or other online payment systems, having the parent call a toll-free telephone number staffed by trained personnel, and having the parent sign and return a consent form via postal mail, facsimile, or electronic scan. However, sending a text message to the parent explaining the intended uses of the information is not considered a verifiable method of obtaining parental consent under COPPA.
D. Sending a text message to the parent explaining the intended uses of the information.