As of 2013, COPPA specifically defines recordings of a child's voice as a type of "personal information" about the child; as a result, operators of online servi

As of 2013, COPPA specifically defines recordings of a child's voice as a type of "personal information" about the child; as a result, operators of online services "directed at children" are required to get parental consent to collect that information, and are required to protect it appropriately. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2012/12/ftc-strengthens-kids-privacy-gives-parents-greater-control-over-their-information-amending-childrens https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2012/12/...