Maryland
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Protect children from online abuse, addiction linked to social media
The Kids Code would put the onus on social media platforms to institute the strongest privacy-by-default and safety-by-design protections available and ensure products are age-appropriate and in kids’ best interests.
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Time for parents to start holding tech platforms accountable
So, when I learned about the Maryland Kids Code initiative, it was such a relief. Finally, communities are recognizing that the responsibility shouldn’t only be on parents – social media companies also need to take accountability for their designs and role in our kids’ lives. We need to pass legislation that puts the onus on…
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States looking to 2024 to pass revised kids’ online safety bills
A group of state legislators and children’s safety advocates are planning a renewed campaign to import British digital safeguards for kids into the United States as they look to ward off legal challenges from the tech industry.
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Social media bill stalled Senate, prompting Maryland youth to lobby lawmakers
Maryland youth are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect their privacy online, but it may be a tough sell.
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New Maryland bill looks to protect children from social media dangers
If passed, the new legislation would do a few things, like limit autoplay videos for children, have new accounts set to private automatically, prevent unknown adults from contacting kids and stop data collection.