United States - FTC Seeks Public Comment on Program to Keep Web Site Operators in Compliance With the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed guidelines designed to help website operators comply with FTC's Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. The Rule requires operators of websites directed at children under 13 years old to notify parents and obtain their consent before collecting, using, or disclosing the personal information they collect from kids. The proposed guidelines also would apply to general audience websites that knowingly collect personal information from kids under 13.

For more information, please go to: http://ftc.gov/opa/2010/01/isafe.shtm.