This bill enacts provisions governing app store operations and creates requirements for age verification and parental consent.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires app store providers to:verify user ages;obtain parental consent for minor accounts;notify users and parents of significant changes;share age and consent data with developers; andprotect age verification data;
- prohibits app store providers from:enforcing contracts against minors without parental consent; andmisrepresenting parental content disclosures;
- requires developers to: verify age and consent status through app stores; andnotify app stores of significant changes;
- prohibits developers from:enforcing contracts against minors without verified parental consent; andmisrepresenting parental content disclosures;
- designates violations of certain provisions as deceptive trade practices;
- requires the Division of Consumer Protection to establish standards for age verification methods;
- creates a private right of action for parents of harmed minors;
- provides a safe harbor for compliant developers; and
- includes a severability clause.