Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
WASHINGTON, September 4, 2024 – As states push forward with their own regulations to protect children online, tech companies are increasingly grappling with a fragmented patchwork of laws that vary from one jurisdiction to the next.
States like New York, Utah, and California passed legislation this year to curb social media practices deemed harmful to minors. These bills address issues ranging from children’s data protection to parental consent and age verification on social media platforms. Some even restrict the hours kids can access social media sites or receive notifications.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb noted on Wednesday that corporate frustrations from navigating varying state laws had reached a tipping point, and businesses were likely to start advocating for a federal framework to ease the burden of state-by-state enforcement.
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Tyler Martinez
