Connecticut SB 3 — Social Media Minors' Protection (Online Privacy)
Imposes minors-focused obligations on social media platforms including enhanced rights and controls for minors, prohibition of features designed to significantly increase minor usage (e.g. endless scrolling), blocks unsolicited direct messaging from adults to minors, and prohibits collection of geolocation data without opt-in consent. Effective October 1, 2024.
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