Our kids can't vote, drink or die for their country til they're 18. But, in Mark Zuckerberg's world, they can participate with adults in a social network at 13.
A friend recently approached Facebook with the concern that his under 13-year old kids had created accounts against mothership policy. The response:
We appreciate your concern for your child's use of our website, but unfortunately we cannot give you access to the account or take any action on the account at your request (read: we really don't give a shit). We are generally forbidden by privacy laws against (sic) giving unauthorized access to someone who is not an account holder. Please note that all users ages 13 and older are considered authorized account holders and are included in the scope of this policy.
The response goes on to encourage the parents to be better parents.
Do such privacy laws really extend to 13 year olds...and, if so, why?
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