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State Attorneys General Signal Broadening Efforts to Protect Youth on Digital Platforms

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The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and its current President, Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum, hosted the Presidential Initiative Summit earlier this month entitled America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The Push for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms, States Attorneys General Urge Lawmakers to take Action

Should kids be on social media? At what age? Should parents monitor their conversations on those platforms? Do parental controls work? These are questions facing many parents and guardians, especially with the increasing use...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Regulators On Both Sides of the Pond Seek Input on Children’s Privacy

The New York Attorney General’s office and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office were busy last month when it came to children’s privacy. Both sought input from the public about regulating children’s online privacy,...more

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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 19, 2024

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Keypoint: Last week, several privacy and AI bills passed out of committee (with some receiving amendments) while two bills died in committee. We are currently tracking thirteen privacy and AI-related bills that previously...more

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UK Online Safety Act 2023

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The Online Safety Act (the OSA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now in force. The OSA establishes an extensive regulatory framework for providers of online user-to-user services and search services with...more

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Privacy Tip #410 – Parents: Take a Hard Look at Nebraska’s Complaint Against TikTok

Nebraska recently filed suit against TikTok, and the details of the harms associated with using TikTok by children are outlined in the complaint. Although the complaint seeks redress only for Nebraskans, the allegations are...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Details of State of Nebraska and DOJ Complaints Against TikTok

We have previously outlined the risks of using TikTok, the federal and state governments’ ban on it, and the national security risks it presents. In doing so, we primarily focused on data privacy and security threats to...more

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New York AG Seeks Comments on Rulemaking for Minors’ Online Protection Laws

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On August 1, 2024, New York Attorney General (“AG”) Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRs”) for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act (the “SAFE Act”) and the Child Data...more

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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 12, 2024

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Keypoint: Last week, the California legislature returned from its summer recess and began moving forward with privacy and AI legislation prior to the August 31 session closing date. We are currently tracking thirteen...more

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State Social Media Laws Targeted At Teens Face Opposition

A few months ago, we highlighted the many pending and enacted state-level social media laws targeting minors’ use of social media. Since then, political and industry groups have begun to push back, calling into question...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York Law Seeks to Regulate Addictive Social Media Feeds

New York’s governor recently signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Although signed, the law will not be effective until after the New York Attorney General creates implementing regulations. The law...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 16, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Controls on Social Media Use are Taking Hold—at School

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As the inherent risks of social media use become more broadly understood, pressure is building on government bodies at every level to enact effective regulations. There has been some action at the federal level: both the...more

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Mid-Year Recap: Think Beyond US State Laws!

Much of the focus on US privacy has been US state laws, and the potential of a federal privacy law. This focus can lead one to forget, however, that US privacy and data security law follows a patchwork approach both at a...more

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Privacy Tip #399 – Nebraska AG Sues TikTok for Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

To add to TikTok’s legal woes in the U.S., Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (AG) filed suit against TikTok on May 22, 2024, alleging that TikTok violated Nebraska’s consumer protection laws and engaged in deceptive...more

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Maryland Passes Age-Appropriate Design Code

On May 9, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed HB 603, the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code (Maryland AADC). The Maryland AADC builds on Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act, which was signed into law the same day and...more

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Georgia Joins the list of States with Age Verification Requirements for Online Speech: Navigating the Crossroads of Child...

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In an era where children are increasingly immersed in the digital realm, concerns about their safety and privacy online have become a focal point for policymakers (even on both sides of the aisle) and parents alike. Several...more

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Mother May I? Florida and Utah Recently Regulations for Minor Use of Social Media Platforms

Florida recently passed a new law and Utah recently repealed and replaced its previously enjoined law with two new bills (available here and here), which regulate minors’ access to social media platforms. The laws highlight...more

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State Social Media Law Patchwork Emerging: Florida Passes Law to Restrict Minors’ Use of Online Services

On March 25, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s HB 3. The law requires that social media platforms prohibit users under 14 years old from creating accounts and requires these platforms to obtain parental consent for...more

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Utah Passes New Versions of Social Media Laws for Minors in Response to Challenges

On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed Utah’s Social Media Amendments, SB 194 and HB 464. Utah was the first state last year to pass laws strictly limiting minors’ use of social media. These laws were challenged in...more

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Can America Regulate Social Media?

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When the CEOs of the biggest social media companies were brought before Congress in January to answer for the devastating effects of social media on young people, Mark Zuckerberg turned heads by turning his own and...more

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Lawsuits Continue to Impact State Laws Regulating the Internet

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States around the country have been enacting laws to regulate the internet in the name of children’s safety. Several of these regulatory schemes have been preliminarily enjoined because they burden free speech and raise other...more

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Minnesota AG Reports on Negative Impacts of Technology on Youth

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s office has released a report on emerging technology and its effect on youth well-being, which was commissioned by the Minnesota legislature in 2023. The report covers the current state of social...more

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State AGs Focus on Social Media and its Impact on Youth

As we have discussed, the NAAG President, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, formally announced her 2024 Presidential Initiative focusing on America’s youth. As we noted, this was consistent with a broader priority for...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Central District Of California Upholds Grindr’s Immunity Under Section 230 Amidst Growing Concerns Over Social Media Safety For...

Recent Senate hearings on social media safety have spotlighted the urgent need to protect children online, a concern that’s increasingly challenging the legal frameworks governing online platforms. Against this backdrop, the...more

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