CHANNELS OR CONTENT ”MADE FOR KIDS” What Channels or Content Are “Made for Kids”? Many countries have laws restricting what types of data may be collected from children and how that data may be used and shared. In addition, there are laws regulating the content and ads that may be shown to children. Even if you do not have actual knowledge of the ages of your users, these laws may still apply to you if your channel is “made for kids” or if your content is “made for kids.” Failure to comply with these laws has legal consequences. Below, we provide some background information about what may be considered “made for kids”, but this information is intended to provide you with context and not legal advice. If you are unsure about whether your channel or content is “made for kids”, you should seek legal counsel to help you make this determination. What is a “Kid”? For purpose of determining whether your channel or content is “made for kids”, you should be aware that different countries have different rules regarding the age at which a person is considered a “kid” or a “child”.  For example, the federal privacy law in the United States – the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – states that a kid or a child is anyone under the age of 13. Other countries or states may have a higher age cutoff, like 16. If you have questions about this, please consult your own local counsel. How do I know if my channel or my content Is “made for kids”? Whether a channel or content is considered “made for kids” (also known as a “child-directed service” under U.S. law) depends on many factors and varies by country.  As a guideline, you should carefully consider the following: - the subject matter of your channel or content (for example, early education programs for preschool children); - the intended audience of your channel or content (for example, the age rating for most of your content is TV-Y7, U, or FSK 12); - the actual audience of your channel or content (for example, empirical evidence regarding your channel’s or content’s audience composition); - the visual content (for example, your content features animated characters, cartoons, or child-oriented activities that appeal to young children); - the audio content or music (for example, your content includes nursery rhymes, simple songs and bedtime stories for children); - the age of the actors and characters in your content, including the presence of child celebrities or celebrities who appeal to children; - whether your content uses language intended for children to understand; and - whether you advertise your channel or content to children, or on websites or other online service for children. While the list above describes some of the facts that may impact your determination, it is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other factors that you should consider. As the owner, you know your content and audience best, and you know who you are trying to reach. If children are the primary intended audience, or if your channel’s or content’s subject matter, and the look and feel are attractive to children, or if you market your channel or content to children, then you must answer “Yes”.  It is your legal obligation to comply with these child-related laws and designate your channel and content correctly. For more information, please see the resources listed below.  This is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other applicable legal requirements.  Please consult your own local counsel. Country Additional Resources Brazil Article 14 of the General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais) The Statute of the Child and Adolescent (Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente) – Law No. 8069/1990 Germany German Child Protection Law Youth Protection Act (Jugendschutzgesetz) United Kingdom UK Data Protection Act 2018 OFCOM - Protecting Children Guidance Children's Privacy - UK Information Commissioner's Office UK Age Appropriate Design Code United States Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions California Consumer Privacy Act Colorado Privacy Act Connecticut Data Privacy Act Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act Florida Digital Bill of Rights Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act Iowa Act Relating to Consumer Data Protection Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act New Jersey Privacy Act Oregon Consumer Privacy Act Tennessee Information Protection Act Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Utah Consumer Privacy Act Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act