Rights & Ethics

Child

An individual under 18 years of age residing in California, expanding federal definitions.

Definitions (2)

An individual under 18 years of age residing in California. This definition significantly expands upon federal laws like COPPA, which typically cover individuals under 13.

The Act defines a child as an individual under 13 years of age. Different, often stricter, protections may apply to this age group compared to minors.