The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) typically requires parental consent for under-13s using interactive technologies collecting personal data. Crucially, Section 312.5(c) carves out special provisions for schools: Educational Use permits educators to act "in loco parentis" when services are used strictly for educational purposes.
Limited Data Collection: Schools must ensure only necessary information is collected
Educational Purpose Mandate: Usage must directly support curriculum objectives
Teacher-as-Gatekeeper Requirement: Educators monitor all interactions
Data Deletion Protocols: Student data must be routinely purged
"We don't circumvent protections—we redirect them. The Age Limit exists to prevent exploitative data practices, not block educational tools. When schools control authentication, filter outputs, and supervise usage, we create compliant ecosystems where learning thrives." —Dr. Elena Rodriguez, EdTech Policy Director, ISTE
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