Slack does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 in some countries), and will delete such data if discovered.
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This provision establishes Slack's stated compliance posture under COPPA and equivalent regulations, and provides a reporting mechanism if a child's data is believed to have been collected.
Children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions) are excluded from Slack's services, and parents or guardians who believe their child's data has been collected can request deletion by contacting privacy@slack.com.
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"Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@slack.com.Excerpt from Slack's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), enforced by the FTC, which prohibits collection of personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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This provision establishes Slack's stated compliance posture under COPPA and equivalent regulations, and provides a reporting mechanism if a child's data is believed to have been collected.
Children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions) are excluded from Slack's services, and parents or guardians who believe their child's data has been collected can request deletion by contacting privacy@slack.com.
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