Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors' activities. This law has sparked significant debate between app store giants like Google and Apple, and social media companies such as Meta. Supporters argue it empowers parents, while opponents, including a tech advocacy group, claim it infringes on privacy and First Amendment rights. Concerns revolve around data collection practices necessary for age verification, and potential legal ramifications if implemented.
"Parents want a one-stop shop to verify their child's age and grant permission for them to download apps in a privacy-preserving way," the statement reads.
Chamber of Progress has argued the law would require companies to collect even more data than they already do.
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