HF 712 — A Bill For An Act Relating To Social Media Data Collection Regarding Children Under Eighteen Years Of Age, Providing Civil Penalties, And Including Applicability Provisions
HF 712 is an Iowa bill that addresses social media data collection involving children under eighteen years of age. The bill aims to regulate how personal information of minors is collected and used by social media platforms. It includes provisions for informed consent and imposes civil penalties for violations. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee in May 2023.
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