Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enacted an online child safety bill to regulate app stores, particularly impacting Apple and Google. The legislation requires age verification for app users and parental approval for minors' downloads and in-app purchases. While aiming to enhance children's online safety, Apple voices concerns over potential infringements on users' privacy. This follows Utah's similar law and ongoing efforts to pass the federal Kids Online Safety Act.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enacted an online child safety bill to regulate app stores, particularly impacting Apple and Google. The legislation requires age verification for app users and parental approval for minors' downloads and in-app purchases. While aiming to enhance children's online safety, Apple voices concerns over potential infringements on users' privacy. This follows Utah's similar law and ongoing efforts to pass the federal Kids Online Safety Act.