CCIA Raises Concerns with California AB 2 and AB 56 Over Impacts to Privacy, Free Speech, and Innovation

CCIA Raises Concerns with California AB 2 and AB 56 Over Impacts to Privacy, Free Speech, and Innovation

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is urging California lawmakers to reconsider key provisions in two proposed bills, AB 2 and AB 56, designed to regulate how social media platforms interact with minors. While CCIA supports efforts to protect children online, the current language in both bills poses serious risks to digital privacy, free expression, and the competitive landscape of the tech industry. AB 2 would impos…