Which privacy regulation places specific restrictions on the sale of personal information of minors?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the regulation that specifically addresses restrictions on the sale of personal information of minors. Under the CCPA, businesses are required to provide special protections for the personal information of consumers under the age of 16. This includes requiring opt-in consent from consumers who are between the ages of 13 and 16 before their personal information can be sold. For those under 13, parental consent is required.

This focused approach to protecting the privacy of minors reflects a growing recognition of the need for stronger safeguards in a digital environment where young individuals are often targeted for data collection. The CCPA’s provision for minors is significant as it emphasizes the importance of consent and transparency when it comes to handling sensitive personal data, particularly for vulnerable populations like children.

Meanwhile, while COPPA also safeguards the privacy of children under 13 by imposing requirements on websites and online services directed to children, it does not have the same emphasis on the sale of personal information for minors aged 13 to 16. The other regulations mentioned, such as HIPAA and GDPR, primarily focus on health information and broader data protection rights, but they do not specifically tailor their provisions to the sale of minors' data in the way CCPA does.