As parents, we lock our doors, hold hands near traffic, and double-check the playground equipment—but when it comes to protecting our child’s privacy online, the threats are harder to spot. Many families assume their kids are safe behind age restrictions and privacy policies, but loopholes in current laws mean personal data can still be collected, stored, and even sold. From seemingly harmless apps to educational platforms, children’s information is often more exposed than we realize. Even with protections like COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), companies have found ways to slip through the cracks. Here are seven legal loopholes every parent should know about when it comes to safeguarding their child’s privacy online.
