Novachi patent pending technology is the first COPPA Compliant education system with online parental consent. Novachi complies with COPPA regulations regarding students in elementary and middle school. Novachi requires schools to notify parents of children less than 13 years of age. Novachi education system effectively restricts children less than 13 of age to participate in secured classroom activities until a parent provides consent online. Novachi online consent process is fully automated and does not require credit card or any other financial disclosure from the parent.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 15 U.S.C. §6501-6506, has been in effect since April 21, 2000. The law requires that websites and online service operators who collect personal information from children under 13 years of age to first obtain verifiable parental consent. The Rule also requires operators to keep secure the information collected from children under 13 years of age. The Rule includes a safe harbor provision allowing industry groups to submit to the Federal Trade Commission for approval of self-regulatory guidelines.

Novachi, Inc. has been awarded TRUSTe’s Privacy Seal, signifying that the Novachi privacy policy and practices have been reviewed by TRUSTe for compliance with TRUSTe’s program requirements including transparency, accountability and choice regarding the collection and use of your personal information.