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CIPP-US · Question #184

Robert has been having some arguments with another boy at school. The other boy has posted a picture semi-nude picture of Robert on social media that he took in the boy's locker room after football…

The correct answer is A. Contact the social media website to have the content removed. COPPA does not cover minors between that age of 13 and 18. However, California's Privacy Rights for California Minors in the Digital World allows Robert and his family to contact the social media website to have the content removed.

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Robert has been having some arguments with another boy at school. The other boy has posted a picture semi-nude picture of Robert on social media that he took in the boy's locker room after football practice. Along with the picture the boy identified Robert by first and last name and what school they attend. Regarding privacy law, what course of action would you recommend to Don in this situation?

Options

  • AContact the social media website to have the content removed.
  • BReport the incident to the FTC since they have specific authority for COPPA.
  • CHave Robert do the same thing to the other boy
  • DAttempt to contact the boy's parents and make them remove the picture and information.

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • A
    80% (16)
  • B
    10% (2)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    5% (1)

Explanation

COPPA does not cover minors between that age of 13 and 18. However, California's Privacy Rights for California Minors in the Digital World allows Robert and his family to contact the social media website to have the content removed.

Topics

#COPPA#social media content removal#minor's privacy#FTC enforcement

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