Hey Patrick ~

If I understand COPPA correctly, it only applies to websites that have actual knowledge that registrants are under age 13 -or- in which content is specifically geared toward children (subject to FCC scrutiny).  I presume you fall under the latter category.

There is nothing built into the default configuration which would aid with this.  Customizable user profiles will obviously help you with specific data collection, but won't help you with the requirements for parental notification and consent.  There are some nice third party applications for custom registration that provide for event driven actions (e.g. DataSprings Dynamic Registration) that might fit the bill.

Be interesting to hear from someone who has implemented a COPPA compliant solution.  Good luck!

Cheers

Scott Willhite, Co-Founder DNN

Hi Patrick,

Do you actually intend to solicit information from children aged less than 13, or maintain accounts for users of this type?  The implementation details will vary significantly depending on the answer to this question.  Perhaps intuitively, a "no" requires much less development effort.

Brandon