South Dakota lawmakers discuss age verification for app downloads to enhance parental control and protect minors from harmful content.

South Dakota lawmakers are meeting in Pierre to discuss internet safety for minors, focusing on age verification for app downloads. Nicole Lopez from Meta supports these efforts, highlighting concerns about unsupervised mobile device use. Proposed legislation would require app stores to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for minors under 16. The bills aim to enhance parental control and protect children from harmful content, with potential fines for non-compliance.

October 02, 2024
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