Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Cybersecurity Practice Test

Which law places restrictions on marketing to children under 13?

1. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

2. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

3. Executive Order 13636

4. Digital Millennium Copyright Act

The correct answer is: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is the law that specifically addresses the collection and use of personal information from children under the age of 13. Enacted in 1998, COPPA focuses on protecting the privacy of children by requiring operators of websites and online services directed to children, or that knowingly collect personal information from children, to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information. This legislation mandates that websites provide clear privacy policies detailing their information practices and the rights of parents regarding their children's data. The emphasis on parent consent and transparency makes COPPA critical in the realm of internet safety for minors, ensuring that children are not exploited or targeted through marketing and data collection efforts without parental knowledge. The other options, while relevant in their own right, do not specifically focus on restrictions regarding marketing to children. For example, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act relates to sharing information about cybersecurity threats between private and public entities, while Executive Order 13636 is concerned with improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act mostly deals with copyright issues and the digital distribution of copyrighted materials, rather than the privacy and marketing issues targeted at children.