Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 65

Implementation of privacy controls for compliance with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is necessary for all the following situations EXCEPT?

Answer options

• A. A virtual jigsaw puzzle game marketed for ages 5-9 displays pieces of the puzzle on a handheld screen. Once the child completes a certain level, it flashes a message about new themes released that day.
• B. An interactive toy copies a child's behavior through gestures and kid-friendly sounds. It runs on battery power and automatically connects to a base station at home to charge itself.
• C. A math tutoring service commissioned an advertisement on a bulletin board inside a charter school. The service makes it simple to reach out to tutors through a QR-code shaped like a cartoon character.
• D. A note-taking application converts hard copies of kids' class notes into audio books in seconds. It does so by using the processing power of idle server farms.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the virtual jigsaw puzzle game directly interacts with children and collects data, making it subject to COPPA regulations. Options B, C, and D either do not involve direct interaction with children or do not collect personal information, thereby not requiring compliance with COPPA.