Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 162

Federal laws establish which of the following requirements for collecting personal information of minors under the age of 13?

Answer options

• A. Implied consent from a minor’s parent or guardian, or affirmative consent from the minor.
• B. Affirmative consent from a minor’s parent or guardian before collecting the minor’s personal information online.
• C. Implied consent from a minor’s parent or guardian before collecting a minor’s personal information online, such as when they permit the minor to use the internet.
• D. Affirmative consent of a parent or guardian before collecting personal information of a minor offline (e.g., in person), which also satisfies any requirements for online consent.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is accurate because federal laws require affirmative consent from a parent or guardian before any online collection of personal information from minors under 13. Options A and C are incorrect as they mention implied consent, which does not satisfy the legal requirements. Option D pertains to offline collection and does not specifically address the online context required by the question.