Design Codes
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Vermont breaks ground with pioneering data privacy legislation
Vermont is poised to become one of the first states to allow consumers to sue companies over data privacy, as well as to enact enhanced online protections for children.
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Md. Gov signs youth internet safety, data privacy bills
In enacting the Maryland Kids Code bill, Maryland has joined California by modeling its regulations on those in the United Kingdom, which have led social media sites and other online services to change how they interact with kids.
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Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two measures into law on Thursday that are aimed at better protecting personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected on children.
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As lawmakers race to adjourn, the fate of Vermont’s landmark data privacy proposals is uncertain
The House and Senate remained miles apart on a combined bill, which has ping-ponged between the chambers in recent days.
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Md., Vt. advance youth data privacy bills
The Maryland House and Senate last week passed separate Age-Appropriate Design Code bills on unanimous votes. The Vermont Senate on Tuesday advanced on a unanimous vote a revised version of the model legislation, which also needs sign-off in the House.