California Privacy Protection for a Minor — Person Under 18 Years Old, also known as the California Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), is a set of laws designed to protect the privacy of minors under the age of 18 in California. It requires websites and online services that collect personal information from minors to post a privacy policy and to provide certain protections and rights for the minors. Under COPPA, operators must: — Post a privacy policy on their website that explains how they collect, use, and disclose personal data — Include a statement in the policy that outlines the rights of minors to access, delete, and modify their information — Obtain parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal data from a minor — Allow parents to review or delete personal data collected from their minor children — Provide an age-appropriate privacy notice to minors COPPA also requires operators to take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal data they collect is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, operators must notify minors of any changes to their privacy policy. Violations of COPPA can lead to civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation.