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Information Governance

COPPA

Dr. Shaila Rana

This course will teach you about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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This course will teach you about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Keeping children safe online is difficult. Everyone must be aware and understand how to protect children online and how to remain in compliance with law. In this course, Information Governance: COPPA, you’ll learn about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. First, you’ll explore what this law entails. Next, you’ll discover who must comply with COPPA. Finally, you’ll learn how to comply with COPPA and the legal ramifications of non-compliance. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of COPPA needed to remain compliant with this law and protect children online.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Discerning the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Understanding Compliance and Legal Penalties

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which is standard in internet privacy
This course can help protect children online

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Learners who complete Information Governance: COPPA will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Compliance Manager
Understanding the legal ramifications of COPPA and its provisions is key to working in the field of Compliance. By taking this course, one is exposed to the language and structure of this law. Moreover, they will develop an understanding of the potential legal implications of violating COPPA. This course will put students ahead of their peers in developing critical knowledge of COPPA's requirements and preparing to work as a Compliance Manager.
Children's Advocate
Children's Advocates work to protect the rights and interests of children. This course can aid prospective Advocates in developing the skills they need to protect children from online privacy violations. Moreover, it will provide them with a deep knowledge of the legal framework surrounding COPPA and other privacy laws.
Information Governance Specialist
Information Governance Specialists develop and implement policies and procedures for managing an organization's information assets. This course may help prospective Specialists by providing them with a strong foundation in the legal and regulatory requirements for protecting children's privacy.
Journalist
Journalists investigate and report on news stories. This course may help prospective Journalists in developing the skills they need to investigate and report on online privacy issues. Moreover, it will provide them with a deep understanding of the legal framework surrounding COPPA and other privacy laws.
Privacy Officer
Privacy Officers are responsible for protecting personal information in accordance with privacy regulations. As this course teaches the provisions of COPPA, it will materially aid prospective Privacy Officers in developing the skills they need to be legally compliant. Moreover, it will provide a strong foundation for understanding other privacy regulations such as CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Social Worker
Social Workers help people cope with difficult life events and challenges. This course can help prospective Social Workers in learning how to help children who have been victims of online privacy violations. Moreover, it will teach them how to support families in developing strategies to protect their children online.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity Consultants help their clients protect their networks and data from cyberattacks. This course may help prospective Consultants in developing the skills they need to protect children's privacy online.
Risk Management Analyst
Risk Management Analysts identify and assess risks to an organization's assets. This course may aid prospective Analysts in learning how to identify and assess the risks associated with collecting and using children's personal information. Moreover, it will help develop the skills they need to develop and implement risk management strategies that are compliant with COPPA and other privacy laws.
School Counselor
School Counselors work with students and their families to promote academic, social, and emotional development. This course may help prospective Counselors by teaching them how to talk to children about online privacy and how to protect them from online risks.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. This course may help prospective Analysts build a foundation in managing privacy risks and ensuring that they are collecting and using children's personal information in a way that is compliant with COPPA.
Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's data protection policies and procedures are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This course can aid prospective Officers in learning how to develop and implement data protection policies and procedures that are compliant with COPPA and other privacy laws.
Web Developer
Web Developers design and develop websites. This course may help prospective Developers in understanding the privacy risks associated with collecting and using children's personal information online. Moreover, it will provide them with the skills they need to develop websites that are compliant with COPPA and other privacy laws.
Privacy Engineer
Privacy Engineers design and implement privacy-enhancing technologies and practices. This course may help prospective Engineers in developing the skills they need to develop privacy-compliant software and data systems that are compliant with COPPA and other privacy laws.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts develop and implement security measures to protect an organization's data and information systems. This course may help teach prospective Analysts to understand how to manage sensitive information within an organization and reduce their risk of violating COPPA and other privacy laws.
Privacy and Data Protection Lawyer
Privacy and Data Protection Lawyers help their clients understand and comply with privacy laws and regulations, including COPPA. This course may help prospective Lawyers in understanding the privacy risks faced by children, as well as to develop the skills they need to negotiate and draft privacy-compliant contracts.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Information Governance: COPPA.
This legal handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of COPPA and other laws that protect children's privacy online. It valuable resource for attorneys and other professionals who work in the field of child privacy.
This report provides a comprehensive research agenda for the study of children's privacy in the digital age. It identifies key research questions and recommends strategies for conducting research in this area.
Provides a detailed analysis of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the privacy of students. It covers a range of topics, including COPPA, the Fourth Amendment, and the right to privacy.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and ethical issues surrounding child privacy in the digital age. It covers a wide range of topics, including COPPA, social media, and data privacy.
Explores the future of children's privacy in the digital age. It examines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and provides recommendations for how to protect children's privacy in the years to come.
Explores the future of privacy in the digital age. It examines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and provides recommendations for how to protect our privacy in the years to come.

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