Would it surprise you to find out that a British baroness is apparently drafting laws that ...

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Would it surprise you to find out that a British baroness is apparently drafting laws that the California legislature seems more than happy to pass, that will have a profound impact on the internet? It surprised me, and I've been following this stuff for a while. Follow along...

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1. Governor Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Bill Protecting Children's Online Data and Privacy

Published: Sep 15, 2022

AB 2273 prohibits companies that provide online services, products or features likely to be accessed by children from using a child’s personal information; collecting, selling, or retaining a child’s geolocation; profiling a child by default; and leading or encouraging children to provide personal information.

The bill also requires that privacy information, terms of service, policies, and community standards be easily accessible and upheld – and requires responsive tools to help children exercise their privacy rights. The bipartisan legislation strikes a balance that protects kids, and ensures that technology companies will have clear rules of the road that will allow them to continue to innovate.

The Children’s Data Protection Working Group will be established as part of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act to deliver a report to the Legislature, by January 2024, on the best practices for implementation.

AB 2273 requires businesses with an online presence to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment before offering new online services, products, or features likely to be accessed by children.

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