Maryland
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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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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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Maryland Lawmakers Introduce Landmark Child Online Privacy Bill
Delegates C.T. Wilson (D-Charles County) and Jared Solomon (D-Montgomery County) and Senators Chris West (R-Baltimore County) and Benjamin Kramer (D-Montgomery County) today announced legislation designed to protect children’s privacy online and overhaul safety standards across social media and internet platforms commonly accessed by minors.