Substitute Bill No. 208 Summary

• Defines "child" as an individual under age 16 for purposes of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in Connecticut.

• Requires online operators to delete a child's account or cease use and maintenance of personal information within 10 days of a parent's written request.

• Mandates that operators provide a reasonable, accessible, and verifiable method for parents to submit deletion requests.

• Becomes effective October 1, 2022.