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The interactivity of the World Wide Web can compromise children’s safety when they reveal information about themselves to others. As a child surfs among websites, he leaves a trail that can be used by website operators to make improvements in content or to target children with advertisements. The collection of information from children has been a common practice in cyberspace. Chat rooms, bulletin boards, games, contests, and other online forums have facilitated the disclosure of personal information to strangers. Passive and active information collection has resulted in detailed accounts and profiles of young people online. This widespread accumulation of personally identifiable information about children undermines their privacy. Children are at risk of having their safety compromised when this information is accessible to others interested in online and offline contact. In the interest of protecting children’s privacy online while also safeguarding First Amendment and privacy values, federal legislation was passed and implemented through the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Further protective action has been facilitated through awareness efforts to promote development of practical skills in data protection, personal privacy, and consumer protection of youth online.
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