Utah has made history as the first state to require app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading apps.
The bill has sparked a debate, with Meta supporting it and Apple and Google opposing it over privacy concerns.
Meta argues that app stores are best suited for age verification, while Apple and Google believe app developers should handle it.
The law would require app stores to link minors’ accounts to their parents and verify identities using credit cards or other documents.
Supporters say it enhances child safety, while critics warn it could compromise privacy and burden app stores.
If the governor signs, the law will take effect on 7th May, though similar laws have faced legal challenges.
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