Is there a COPPA school-authorization exception for ed-tech in 2026?
There is a school-authorization pathway under which a school can consent on parents' behalf for ed-tech used for an educational purpose, but its precise scope under the 2025 amended Rule is narrow and some aspects remain unsettled, so treat it as a…
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There is a school-authorization pathway under which a school can consent on parents' behalf for ed-tech used for an educational purpose, but its precise scope under the 2025 amended Rule is narrow and some aspects remain unsettled, so treat it as a fact-specific exception rather than a blanket exemption. Confirm current FTC guidance for your use. Planisphere does not rely on or determine that exception; it measures AI behaviour and is not a substitute for legal analysis of COPPA.
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under-13 data · 2025 amended Rule · ed-tech consent & retention.
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