What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://account.microsoft.com/privacy', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DELETE_DATA', 'instructions': "Parents can manage or request deletion of their child's Minecraft data by visiting account.microsoft.com/privacy and accessing the Family Safety dashboard linked to the child's Microsoft account.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'FTC enforces COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312) with respect to collection of personal data from children under 13 in online services including gaming platforms.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Minor User Data Collection (COPPA Implications) clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Minor User Data Collection (COPPA Implications) — Minecraft

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What it is

Minecraft requires parental consent before collecting personal data from users under 13, and children's accounts have additional safety settings enabled by default.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If your child plays Minecraft, their personal data — including gameplay activity — is collected by Microsoft, and parental consent is required; parents should verify that their child's account is properly set up with a Microsoft Family Safety account.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Delete Your Data

Parents can manage or request deletion of their child's Minecraft data by visiting account.microsoft.com/privacy and accessing the Family Safety dashboard linked to the child's Microsoft account.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Minecraft has one of the largest minor user bases in gaming; improper collection or use of children's data without verifiable parental consent exposes Microsoft to significant regulatory liability.

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When a Microsoft account is created for a child, certain features are automatically enabled, such as family safety settings. A parent or guardian must provide consent for the child to use services that collect personal data.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312) requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13, enforced by FTC with civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation. GDPR Art. 8 sets age of digital consent at 16 (or lower per Member State, minimum 13). UK Children's Code (Age Appropriate Design Code) applies to services likely accessed by minors. FTC Act Section 5 applies to deceptive practices in child-directed contexts.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

FTC enforces COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312) with respect to collection of personal data from children under 13 in online services including gaming platforms.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Minecraft Privacy Statement

Entity

Minecraft

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002816

Document ID

CA-D-00117

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/privacy

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SHA-256

bb36f8b23024b4ac31fd0888befc17333f91847bd29a8cb8ce6568c3524a8f9b

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Minecraft | Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement | Record: CA-P-002816
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:50:59 UTC | SHA-256: bb36f8b23024b4ac…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/minor-user-data-collection-coppa-implications/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Minor User Data Collection (COPPA Implications)