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Children's Data and Age Restriction

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What it is

This provision states that X's services are not directed to users under 13, that X does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and that accounts found to belong to children under 13 are terminated and their data removed.

This analysis describes what X's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes X's stated COPPA compliance posture and discloses the remediation process for underage account discovery. The policy also references country-specific consent ages, acknowledging that in some jurisdictions parental consent is required for users above 13 but below the local age of digital consent.

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
    If you believe a child under 13 has created an X account, contact X via the Privacy Policy Inquiries page to report the account and request removal of the child's data.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Our services are not directed to children, and you may not use our services if you are under the age of 13. You must also be old enough to consent to the processing of your personal data in your country (in some countries we may allow your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

Excerpt from X's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) enforced by the FTC in the United States, GDPR Article 8 on children's consent (which sets the default age at 16 but permits …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 16, 2026
Last verified
July 16, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00030008
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
96e2de581453db81d042d438707291805a0ff232974c94facff2345c03383b3e
Analysis generated
July 16, 2026 01:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-00030008
Captured: 2026-07-16 01:47:25 UTC
SHA-256: 96e2de581453db81…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/childrens-data-and-age-restriction/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does X's Children's Data and Age Restriction clause do?

This clause establishes X's stated COPPA compliance posture and discloses the remediation process for underage account discovery. The policy also references country-specific consent ages, acknowledging that in some jurisdictions parental consent is required for users above 13 but below the local age of digital consent.

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