Contact Congress about H.R. 7890: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Websites, apps, and online services would have to follow tougher privacy rules for users under 17. The bill limits data collection, blocks most targeted ads based on young people’s data, and gives parents and teens more control over that data.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects children, teens, parents, websites, apps, games, connected devices, and education technology companies. Young users and families would get more privacy rights. Companies that serve or knowingly reach users under 17 would need to change how they collect data, show ads, store records, and explain privacy choices.
Why this matters: Young people often use online services that collect data before families understand what is happening. This bill would make companies collect less data and give families more control over it. It could change how apps, games, school tools, and ad-supported services work for users under 17. The final impact would depend on how the Federal Trade Commission writes the detailed rules and how companies respond.
Key provisions in H.R. 7890
- The bill adds privacy protections for teens ages 13 through 16. Current COPPA-style protections already cover children under 13.
- The bill treats more data as personal information. That includes device IDs, location data, biometric data like fingerprints or face templates, and data that can reasonably be tied to a child or teen.
- Companies could not collect, use, share, or keep young people’s personal information for targeted ads. The bill still allows limited ads based on page content or a user’s direct request.
- Companies could collect only the data that fits the service the user asked for or that the law requires. They would have to delete the data once it is no longer reasonably needed.
- Companies would have to post clear online privacy notices. Those notices must explain what data they collect, what rights users have, and how the company stays within the rules.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 7890
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 7890
- What is H.R. 7890?
- Websites, apps, and online services would have to follow tougher privacy rules for users under 17. The bill limits data collection, blocks most targeted ads based on young people’s data, and gives parents and teens more control over that data.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7890?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7890?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7890 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
