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This provision operationalizes Meta's compliance obligations under children's privacy regulations, particularly the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). It establishes a gatekeeping mechanism requiring advance approval for any platform activities involving minors under 13, placing the authorization decision within Meta's control.
Users of the Meta Platform are prohibited from collecting data on or targeting children under 13 without obtaining Meta's prior written consent. Any user engagement with this age group through the platform requires explicit approval as a condition of permitted use.
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This provision operationalizes Meta's compliance obligations under children's privacy regulations, particularly the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). It establishes a gatekeeping mechanism requiring advance approval for any platform activities involving minors under 13, placing the authorization decision within Meta's control.
Users of the Meta Platform are prohibited from collecting data on or targeting children under 13 without obtaining Meta's prior written consent. Any user engagement with this age group through the platform requires explicit approval as a condition of permitted use.
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