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Children and Age Restriction

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What it is

The statement restricts Zoom's products to users 16 years of age and older and states that Zoom does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 16. Users under 16 are directed not to use Zoom's products.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes Zoom's stated age threshold at 16, which is above the 13-year threshold established by COPPA in the United States but aligns with GDPR's default age of digital consent in several EU member states. Educational institutions deploying Zoom for students younger than 16 should review whether separate contractual terms or product configurations govern those deployments.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 23, 2026

Removed the commitment to delete information collected from minors without parental consent and replaced it with a direct warning to minors not to use the service.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement states that Zoom's products are not intended for users under 16 and that Zoom does not knowingly collect data from this age group. Educational institutions using Zoom for younger students should confirm whether separate school or district agreements establish different terms and protections applicable to minors.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Zoom's Products are not directed at children and Zoom does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not use Zoom's Products.

Excerpt from Zoom's Privacy Statement

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

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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.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zoom Privacy Statement
Entity
Zoom
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012536
Document ID
CA-D-00190
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a287334eb71574e4fff5a2fb1521cc15c5d1a96621caa1ebefdb06dc715c9b47
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zoom
Document: Zoom Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-012536
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:29:53 UTC
SHA-256: a287334eb71574e4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zoom/zoom-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-012536/children-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 and Age Restriction clause do?

This provision establishes Zoom's stated age threshold at 16, which is above the 13-year threshold established by COPPA in the United States but aligns with GDPR's default age of digital consent in several EU member states. Educational institutions deploying Zoom for students younger than 16 should review whether separate contractual terms or product configurations govern those deployments.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement states that Zoom's products are not intended for users under 16 and that Zoom does not knowingly collect data from this age group. Educational institutions using Zoom for younger students should confirm whether separate school or district agreements establish different terms and protections applicable to minors.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Zoom?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Zoom.