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.
Kids Privacy Assured by PRIVO: COPPA Safe Harbor Certification
CompTIA is a member of the PRIVO Kids Privacy Assured COPPA safe harbor certification Program (“the Program”). The Program certification applies to the digital properties listed on the certification page that is viewable by clicking on the PRIVO Seal. PRIVO is an independent, third-party organization committed to supporting online services to safeguard children’s personal information collected online. The PRIVO COPPA safe harbor certification Seal posted on this page indicates CompTIA has established COPPA compliant privacy practices and has agreed to submit to PRIVO’s oversight and consumer dispute resolution process. If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at (866) 835-8020 or privacy@comptia.com. If you have further concerns after you have contacted us, you can contact PRIVO directly at privacy@privo.com.
CompTIA does not share or distribute any personally identifiable information about participants or their families with external organizations.
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