Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0)
Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) in United States: pending, effective TBD (passed Senate March 5, 2026). Applies to Operators of websites, apps, and online services directed to or with knowledge of users under 17. Age range: Under 17 (children under 13; teens 13-16). Ext
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Federal |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | TBD (passed Senate March 5, 2026) |
| Age range | Under 17 (children under 13; teens 13-16) |
| Applies to | Operators of websites, apps, and online services directed to or with knowledge of users under 17 |
Key requirements
- Extends COPPA-style protections to teens aged 13-16
- Bans targeted advertising to children and teens
- Creates an 'eraser button' allowing deletion of minors' personal information
- Replaces 'actual knowledge' with a broader knowledge standard
- Data minimization and limits on collection without consent
Notes
Passed the Senate by unanimous consent on March 5, 2026. House companion (H.R. 6291) was pulled from the March 5 Energy & Commerce markup pending a bipartisan compromise; COPPA 2.0 elements were folded into the House-passed KIDS Act. Not yet enacted as of September 2026.
Further reading: COPPA Compliance Guide
Frequently asked
What does Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) require?
Extends COPPA-style protections to teens aged 13-16 Bans targeted advertising to children and teens Creates an 'eraser button' allowing deletion of minors' personal information Replaces 'actual knowledge' with a broader knowledge standard Data minimization and limits on collection without consent
Who must comply with Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) in United States?
Operators of websites, apps, and online services directed to or with knowledge of users under 17
When does Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) take effect and what is its status?
Effective TBD (passed Senate March 5, 2026). Current status: pending. Passed the Senate by unanimous consent on March 5, 2026. House companion (H.R. 6291) was pulled from the March 5 Energy & Commerce markup pending a bipartisan compromise; COPPA 2.0 elements were folded into the House-passed KIDS Act. Not yet enacted as of September 2026.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKE IT DOWN Act | United States | Federal | active | May 19, 2025 (criminal); May 19, 2026 (platform removal duty) |
| FTC COPPA Rule Amendments (2025) | United States | Federal | active | April 22, 2026 |
| Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — S.1748 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (pending) |
| Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (passed House June 29, 2026) |
| App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (pending) |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: COPPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: Privacy Program Bundle (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)