This Kelley Drye & Warren LLP memorandum discusses the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) proposed amendments to its rule implementing the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule). The proposed amendments include changes to the COPPA Rule's definitions, parental notice and consent requirements, and safe harbor provisions. The memo also discusses new requirements for security safeguards and data retention and deletion. The proposed amendments would affect commercial websites and online services directed to children under the age of 13.