Utah becomes first state to pass bill making app stores verify ages
Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages and get parental consent for minors to download apps to their devices.
Bill targeting app store accountability passes through Utah legislature
A bill that would seek to regulate digital app stores on phones and tablets passed through the Utah Legislature on Wednesday, putting it on track to go before Gov. Spencer Cox for consideration.
Utah Lawmakers Pass Bill That Puts App Stores in Charge of Age Verification
The bill comes amid an ongoing divide between app stores and social media platforms over who should be responsible for age verification.
Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify ages
Meta and other social media companies support putting the onus on app stores to verify ages amid criticism that they don’t do enough to make their products safe for children — or verify that no kids under 13 use them.
Utah becomes first state to pass ‘vital legislation’ on app store age verification, praised by Sen. Mike Lee
Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring parental consent and age verification measures for application stores, such as Google and Apple.
Utah becomes first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify user ages and get parental consent for minors
The bill has pitted Meta against app store giants Apple and Google over who should be responsible for verifying ages.
Utah breaks ground with law requiring app stores to verify user ages
It’s so important that parents understand which apps their kids are downloading.' Advocates call for parental oversight in app stores.
Utah Passes New Bill Requiring App Stores to Verify User Age and Identity
Utah’s legislature has passed a new bill that would require app stores to verify the age and identity of all users, including adults. The bill now awaits signature by Governor Spencer Cox, who signed a similar bill last year that was blocked by a federal judge over First Amendment concerns.
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