California AB 1043 — Digital Age Assurance Act (Enacted Oct 2025)
California AB 1043 (Digital Age Assurance Act) requires operators of websites and online services likely to be accessed by minors to take reasonable steps to verify user age. Platforms must default to privacy-protective settings for users estimated to be minors. Signed by Governor Newsom in October 2025.
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