As institutions that historically rely on trust and community, churches and nonprofits are uniquely vulnerable to a range of digital threats. Understanding these risks is crucial for any church looking to safeguard its congregation's data and its own digital infrastructure.
Many nonprofits and churches mistakenly believe that their nonprofit status exempts them from COPPA. However, the law applies to any entity, nonprofit or otherwise, that operates websites or online services targeted at children under 13, or that knowingly collects personal information from this demographic.