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Children's Data and Age Restriction

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What it is

Zoom prohibits account registration by users under 16 and maintains a separate Children's Educational Privacy Statement for educational organizations providing services to users under 18 through Zoom.

This analysis describes what Zoom'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 provision establishes a minimum age of 16 for Zoom account registration, which is above COPPA's 13-year threshold but consistent with GDPR Article 8's default digital consent age. The separate educational privacy statement for users under 18 in educational contexts is operationally significant for schools and educational institutions deploying Zoom.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

modified Jul 18, 2026

Changed from passive restriction to active prohibition on account signup, and added reference to separate Children's Educational Privacy Statement for under-18s in educational contexts.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that users under 16 may not register for a Zoom account, and that educational organizations using Zoom to serve users under 18 are subject to a separate Children's Educational Privacy Statement. Educational institutions should consult the dedicated educational privacy statement for applicable terms.

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Zoom does not allow children under the age of 16 to sign up for a Zoom account. For educational organizations that use Zoom products and services to provide educational services to children under 18, Zoom's Children's Educational Privacy Statement is available here.

Excerpt from Zoom's Privacy Statement

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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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  • Department Of Education (doe)
    Enforces the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects student education records. Can investigate violations of student data privacy rights.
    Who can file: Students (or parents of minor students) whose FERPA rights may have been violated by an educational institution that receives federal funding
    What you need: Name of the institution, description of the FERPA violation, relevant dates, and documentation showing the violation if available
    What to expect: The DOE Family Policy Compliance Office reviews complaints and may investigate. Resolution typically involves the institution correcting its practices. Filing must be within 180 days of the alleged violation.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Zoom Privacy Statement
Entity
Zoom
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014454
Document ID
CA-D-00190
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cdaf89746b4ead6eb84dcc77d42c153ed2873fbea3fa5dae94f8a50d9833ee5
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:36 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Zoom
Document: Zoom Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-014454
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:36:51 UTC
SHA-256: 2cdaf89746b4ead6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zoom/zoom-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-014454/childrens-data-and-age-restriction/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This provision establishes a minimum age of 16 for Zoom account registration, which is above COPPA's 13-year threshold but consistent with GDPR Article 8's default digital consent age. The separate educational privacy statement for users under 18 in educational contexts is operationally significant for schools and educational institutions deploying Zoom.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that users under 16 may not register for a Zoom account, and that educational organizations using Zoom to serve users under 18 are subject to a separate Children's Educational Privacy Statement. Educational institutions should consult the dedicated educational privacy statement for applicable terms.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Zoom?

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