COPPA's April Deadline Forces Edtech Reckoning on Children's Data

With April 22, 2026 just days away, edtech companies face a critical COPPA compliance deadline that carries penalties of up to $51,744 per affected child. The updated rule places responsibility on product makers for how third-party services handle children's data, fundamentally shifting accountability from vendors to platforms. This deadline represents a watershed moment for the edtech industry, where regulatory oversight of children's data protection is becoming a non-negotiable business requirement rather than an afterthought.