California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273)
Requires online platforms likely to be accessed by children under 18 to configure default privacy settings to the highest level, prohibit profiling minors by default, and assess potential harms before deploying new products. Based on the UK Children's Code. Enforcement began July 2024 after legal challenges.
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