The policy states that X's services are not directed to users under 13, that X does not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13, and that X will remove such information and terminate the account upon discovery of underage usage.
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This provision establishes X's stated COPPA compliance posture for US users and aligns with minimum age requirements under applicable laws in multiple jurisdictions, including the requirement that users meet their country's age of digital consent.
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Compare across platforms →"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 you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us here. 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
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA, which requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13 in the United States, with FTC enforcement authority.
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This provision establishes X's stated COPPA compliance posture for US users and aligns with minimum age requirements under applicable laws in multiple jurisdictions, including the requirement that users meet their country's age of digital consent.
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