The rise of generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and Bard has already had a considerable impact on the way that many people and businesses generate work product, reports, e-mails, social media posts, and a wide range of other content. These tools have the potential to enhance efficiency and productivity, but also carry significant risk for businesses that must be considered and mitigated by implementing a policy governing use of generative AI tools in the workplace.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act—or COPPA — is arguably one of the most expansive and harshest data protection laws, and failure to comply with it can cause numerous problems for online businesses. Here is an introduction to what your business needs to know to comply with COPPA.