If you're a parent, you've probably heard “Can I download this game?” more times than you can count. It may seem harmless, but behind that button lies a world of data collection—especially when the user is a child. To address this, the FTC rolled out major updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) on April 22, 2025, aiming to give parents greater control over how personal information is collected from children under 13 online.