Bill · H.R. 6291· House(119-HR-6291)
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act," seeks to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. It aims to strengthen protections regarding how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed for children and teens. The legislation expands the scope of protected individuals to include teens, defined as those between the ages of 12 and 17. It also updates definitions for operators, personal information, and digital platforms like mobile applications. Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for verifiable consent and data security. Finally, it mandates oversight and enforcement reports from the Federal Trade Commission.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill strengthens protections for personal information and restricts targeted advertising for children.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill significantly expands data privacy protections to include teens and more sensitive types of personal information like geolocation and biometrics.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
The bill extends significant privacy protections and data control rights to individuals aged 12 to 17.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes new regulatory compliance burdens and consent requirements on digital service operators.
Does this make child care cost less?-1
While it protects children's data, it does not directly address the cost or availability of childcare services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Protections for Teens: The bill extends privacy protections to individuals aged 12 to 17, ensuring they receive similar protections to children (Section 2(a)(16)).
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Enhanced Data Privacy Definitions: By expanding the definition of "personal information" to include items like geolocation, biometric data (such as fingerprints and DNA), and unique device identifiers, the bill provides more comprehensive coverage of what constitutes private data (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Increased Control Over Personal Data: The bill grants teens and their parents the right to request the deletion of collected personal information or content, and the ability to challenge the accuracy of that information (Section 2(b)(1)(B)(ii)).
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Strengthened Security Standards: Operators are required to establish and maintain reasonable security practices to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the personal information they collect (Section 2(b)(1)(B)(E)(i)).
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Restrictions on Targeted Advertising: The bill makes it unlawful for operators to collect or use personal information for the purpose of providing "individual-specific advertising" to children or teens (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(B)).
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Educational Protections: It allows for specific regulations where educational agencies can enter into agreements with operators to ensure data is used solely for educational purposes (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations on Service: An operator is permitted to terminate service to a child or teen if a parent or the teen themselves refuses to allow the continued use or maintenance of their personal information (Section 2(b)(3)(D)).
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Regulatory Burdens on Operators: Operators must implement new processes for obtaining verifiable consent, handling data deletion requests, and managing corrections (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Requirement for Notice for Data Transfers: If personal information is stored in, transferred to, or accessed by a "covered nation," the operator must provide notice to the parent or teen (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(E)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Young Adults+7Good For Students+5Good For Business Owners-4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability-1
- 12/11/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida