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How to make sure my website complies with things like COPPA?
<p>I want to start an online browser game following all laws.</p>

<p>A few days ago I heard of <a href="http://www.coppa.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act</a>. In this link, they clearly explain in all details what must be done, and what kind of website must comply. As a person that knows (absolutely) nothing about law, I am glad to find this right-to-the-point text that tells me exactly what to do.</p>

<p>My question is, <strong>how do I find out if there are other things like this to follow?</strong> I am glad I heard of COPPA, otherwise I would have no idea I had to follow it. I am now worried that <strong>there might be other laws to follow that I don't even know they exist.</strong></p>

<p><strong>How to make sure I am following everything that must be followed?</strong> Is there some kind of "list"? <strong>I am using COPPA just as an example - I don't want to be restricted only to privacy laws. The thing is, I can't even dream of what other laws could exist.</strong> (I'm lucky to have found COPPA)</p>

<p>I am brazillian, the website would be hosted in Brazil. But I would like people from other countries to be allowed to play as well. <em>(I don't know if this matters)</em></p>

<p><em>If you really need to know more details about the game to properly answer this question, let me know and I will add them - but I was hoping to a more general answer first, so I can analyse them  myself and decide what is needed and what is not. I am not sure if this question is too-broad the way it is now - if it is, I will add the details.</em></p>

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<p><strong>EDIT:</strong> I don't think this question is a duplicate from <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/1187/where-can-i-find-a-comprehensive-document-of-computer-laws">Where can I find a comprehensive document of computer laws?</a>. Even though its title suggests that, both answers only refer to security and hacking. I am talking about the content of my website, and I am not "hacking" anyone nor doing anthing close to that.</p>

<p><strong>EDIT 2:</strong> Just to clarify, I do not expect someone to show up with a complete list and solve my problem like magic. The thing is, as of now I have not the slightest idea of how to proceed.</p>

<p>I mean, (at least the majority of) existing MMO browser games (like Clash of Clans, Neopets, Club Penguin, OGame and such) must have done <em>something</em> to make sure they comply with all needed laws.</p>

<p>The FTC has myriad regulations (depending on site/content/ etc.) that must be complied with - this is especially true if children will be interacting with others. Ideally, you should have the assistance of an intellectual property attorney or a regulatory specialist if this is something you expect to be wide reaching and/or geared toward children. </p>

<p>All of that being said, the following link offers much information regarding compliance with COPPA for small entities. If you plan on doing the compliance work yourself, there is also a liaison, or virtual "help desk" run by the FTC. Depending on what you're doing and your ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks, you could accomplish this yourself. </p>

<p>I'd recommend that you start here, where you'll find links to other regulations that may be applicable and easily found, and then decide if you need a specialist based on the breadth of your work product and what you find that may apply. Or, at a minimum, you may be able to narrow the scope of your question after reviewing this help section, if you find you need help analyzing a certain section.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions" rel="nofollow">https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions</a></p>

<p>Good luck!</p>
