Bill > S1700

This bill, titled the "Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013," aims to update and strengthen the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) to better protect the personal information of children and minors online. It expands the definition of "operator" to include providers of online applications and mobile applications, and clarifies what constitutes "personal information" to include identifiers like IP addresses. The bill introduces new requirements for operators, such as providing clear notice about data collection practices, obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing a child's personal information, and allowing parents to access and request deletion of their child's data. For minors (ages 13-15), it establishes a "Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Teens" that outlines principles for data collection and use, and prohibits targeted marketing without the minor's consent. The bill also specifically addresses the collection of geolocation information from children and minors, requiring parental consent for children and the minor's consent for those over 12 but under 16, with exceptions for law enforcement and public safety. Furthermore, it mandates that operators provide mechanisms for users to remove their personal information from public view, to the extent technologically feasible, and clarifies enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies, while also allowing state attorneys general to bring civil actions.