It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.
CommerceAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacyState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication
Why This Matters
This bill strengthens rules about how websites and apps collect and use personal information from children and teens. It aims to better protect their privacy online.
If you are a parent, this law will help protect your child's personal information when they use online services.
Who this affects
children and teens · companies
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill expands protections for the personal information of children and teens online.
2Operators of websites and apps must limit the sharing of personal information to only necessary parties.
3The bill requires operators to delete personal information when it is no longer needed.
4It updates the definition of personal information to include more types of data.
5Nonprofit organizations are not included in these new regulations.
