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		Kiro on July 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Parsnip – Duolingo for Cooking Still don't understand the "Your child" part. Does COPPA require the parent to sign up on behalf of their kid or something?

dragonwriter on July 28, 2022 [–]

Yes, COPPA and the implementing regs require parental notice and affirmative consent: see 16 CFR Part 312, particularly §§ 312.4, 312.5

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C...

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