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Age-Appropriate Design Code would require tech companies to prioritize safety of children – instead of profit
The Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code will require tech companies to take these basic proactive steps and help us protect the health and wellbeing of all of Maryland’s children and teens.
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Opinion Exchange: Children’s welfare is on the line — online
In today’s digital age, the unregulated online world poses one of the most significant threats to our children’s well-being. I have grown deeply concerned about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. The statistics are staggering.
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Opinion: Tech companies: do no more harm
We need to take legislative action to help protect our children from the negative impacts of social media, the internet and technology.
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Bill to protect children’s online privacy passes first committee
The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee unanimously passed a bill that seeks to protect children’s privacy online. SB 319 endeavors to place safeguards into the online world that children venture through everyday.
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Regulation can protect children online
As a parent, I have seen firsthand the major role the internet plays in our children’s lives. Whether it be for education, entertainment or play, our children and teens are more connected to digital products and services than ever before.