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House File 278 would require social media companies to obtain parental authorization before allowing a child to create an account on their platform, with parents allowed to revoke access at any time.
When Ayush (name changed) was born, his parents uploaded the newborn’s photo on social media. A simple gesture to share the ...
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) urged state lawmakers to support a new bill that would require parental consent for children looking to create social media accounts during a Monday news conference ...
A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world's toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies ...
A newly proposed Indiana bill is sparking debate that could change how minors access social media. If passed, the bill from Indiana lawmakers would force children under 16 to log off social media ...
In the oversharing age, experts say seemingly harmless posts of your kids, shared without their consent, can have a negative impact.
A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Indiana Senate Bill 11 would require social media companies to restrict anyone under the age of 16 from accessing the site if they did not receive verifiable parental consent.
The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on at least some platforms—though it would allow parents to give consent for 14 ...