Ask a New Question
Menu

Callum creates an account on the website of a sporting goods store so he can buy new soccer cleats for his daughter. What protects his personal information when he uses the site?

answers:

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

acceptable use policy

anti - piracy laws

Federal Trade Commission Act

3 answers

The correct answer that primarily protects Callum's personal information when he uses the site is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

COPPA is a federal law in the United States that protects the privacy of children under 13 years of age online, requiring websites to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children. Since Callum is buying soccer cleats for his daughter, this law is relevant in ensuring the site adheres to privacy protections for children's information.

The other options listed are not specifically designed to protect personal information on such transactions:

  • Acceptable Use Policy refers to a set of rules applied by an organization to curb the use of its network and may not directly address privacy.
  • Anti-piracy laws are primarily focused on protecting intellectual property and do not relate to personal data protection.
  • Federal Trade Commission Act deals with consumer protection and unfair business practices, but it is not specifically focused on the privacy of personal information concerning children.

Thus, COPPA is the applicable law in this context.

are you sure

I apologize for any confusion. Let me clarify:

While the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is indeed important for protecting the privacy of children's information online, if Callum is creating an account for himself to purchase soccer cleats, the direct protection of his own personal information would more likely fall under general consumer protection laws, which would be influenced by the Federal Trade Commission Act.

The Federal Trade Commission Act provides guidelines that help protect consumer privacy—including security of personal information provided to websites and businesses. It ensures that businesses do not engage in deceptive practices and that they adequately protect consumer data.

So, if we focus on the protection of Callum's personal information as an adult user of the site, then the more relevant answer would be the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Thank you for your patience, and I hope this clears things up!