A Statement of Basis and Purpose is a document an agency issues when it promulgates or amends a rule that explains the rule’s provisions and addresses comments received in the rulemaking process. Some FAQs refer to a document called a Statement of Basis and Purpose. This document serves as a small entity compliance guide pursuant to the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. To view the Rule and compliance materials, go to the FTC's Children’s Privacy page for businesses. In addition, you may send questions or comments to the FTC staff’s COPPA mailbox, This document represents the views of FTC staff and is not binding on the Commission. The following FAQs are intended to supplement the compliance materials available on the FTC website.
News and Events Show/hide News and Events menu items.Advice and Guidance Show/hide Advice and Guidance menu items.Competition and Consumer Protection Guidance Documents.Enforcement Show/hide Enforcement menu items.
