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Bipartisan lawmakers make new push to protect kids online
Protecting children’s safety online is back on Congress’ agenda as a number of states rush to pass their own bills that would force tech companies to change how they design products for younger users.
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Maryland Lawmakers Propose Online Safety Rules for Children
Maryland lawmakers introduced legislation to improve privacy and safety for children on social media. The Maryland Age Appropriate Design Code would force social media companies to do more to protect children who are using their sites. It’s based on a new California law.
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Maryland is the latest state to weigh online safety rules for kids
Legislators in Maryland are proposing digital safety standards for children mirroring the United Kingdom’s landmark rules, the latest state aiming to require tech companies to build tougher protections for kids in a nationwide push.
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California Gov. Newsom signs landmark legislation aimed at boosting children’s safety online
A landmark California bill aimed at promoting children’s digital welfare became law on Thursday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he had signed the legislation imposing strict requirements on websites “likely to be accessed” by kids.
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California Governor Signs Sweeping Children’s Online Safety Bill
California will adopt a broad new approach to protecting children online after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday that could transform how many social networks, games and other services treat minors.