CompTIA uses a variety of applications and web-based tools to facilitate student learning. The use of these tools by students under the age of 13 years is governed by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), enacted in 1998, with amendments effective as of July 1, 2003.
COPPA’s intent is to safeguard a student’s personal information while accessing online services and websites designed for students under the age of 13 where personal information is collected.
This notice describes how CompTIA collects, uses, and discloses personal information from our students under the age of 13. For more information on how CompTIA collects, uses, and discloses information, generally, please visit CompTIA’s Privacy Policy. For more information on COPPA, please visit the FTC’s children’s privacy page.
Parent/Guardian Consent
CompTIA requires a parent or legal guardian to consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your child’s personal information. CompTIA will not collect, use, or disclose personal information of children under the age of 13 without the express consent of the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) consent.
Notice to Parents/Guardians
CompTIA’s statement describes our processes for collecting, using, and disclosing the personal information of children under the age of 13. If you have any further questions about CompTIA’s policies or this statement, please email privacy@comptia.org
Notice to Children
If you are under the age of 13 and want to participate in a CompTIA program, class, or event, your parent or legal guardian must consent to your participation in the program, class, or event.
Reviewing Information, Revoking Consent, and Deleting Information.
If you would like to review any information about your child, please contact the program director of the program, class, or event your child participated in. If at any time you wish to revoke consent and/or have CompTIA remove your child’s personal information, please email privacy@comptia.org.
Revoking Consent and Deleting Information
At any time, a parent or guardian may revoke consent and notify CompTIA to immediately remove your child’s information from its systems. To revoke consent, please email privacy@comptia.org
Information We Collect
The personally identifiable information that CompTIA collects about its students includes first name, last name, email address (if available), and participating school or cohort.
How We Use the Information
CompTIA uses your child’s information to register them for online training courses and to ensure appropriate content and safety for all students. Staff uses this information for educational purposes and to send parents, guardians, and students’ information about the courses.
CompTIA does not share or distribute any personally identifiable information about participants or their families with external organizations.
April 11, 2023
Effective Date: April 11, 2023