April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the university and greater Gainesville community blue pinwheel gardens can be observed which symbolizes childhood.

The Office of Youth Compliance is an avid supporter of child abuse prevention. The annual youth protection training is a tool for those who engage with youth on behalf of the university. The training was developed to equip personnel with the knowledge on how to provide safe environments for youth and recognize the different types and signs of child abuse. It also provides guidance when responding and reporting suspected child abuse.

Until recently, the most well-known legislation protecting children’s privacy was the Children’s Online Privacy Act of 1998 (COPPA).

Florida has taken what is generally considered to be an aggressive approach to protecting children’s privacy online, placing the responsibility squarely on companies providing online services. In 2023, the Florida legislature enacted two pieces of legislation that defined the responsibilities of online platforms processing the personal information of children.

We are pleased to present the Compliance Gazette - Issue 17.  This issue includes, among other topics, information about the departure of our former Chief Compliance Officer, youth privacy information, upcoming summer camps, the Antifraud Framework and small business workshops starting on March 21st, 2024. 

We will also introduce our newest Compliance and Clery Superstars and you will be able to test your knowledge on foreign gifts and contracts.