Child Online Safety Bills Threaten Consumers Across the Country

Child Online Safety Bills Threaten Consumers Across the Country

By Juan Londoño In recent years, policymakers at the state level have pushed for “online safety” bills that, while well-intentioned, present significant shortcomings. These sloppily drafted bills often do not garner the necessary support to pass, are vetoed, or are struck down by the courts. From age verification mandates to age-appropriate design codes, these well-intended solutions to online […] The post Child Online Safety Bills Threaten Cons…

SIIA Urges Veto of Vermont’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Bill

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has submitted a letter to Vermont Governor Phil Scott urging a veto of S. 69, a bill that would establish an age-appropriate design […] The post SIIA Urges Veto of Vermont’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Bill appeared first on SIIA.

Tech Urges Repeat Veto of Vermont’s Kids’ Code Bill: Scott vetoed last year’s bill over constitutional concerns - Chamber of Progress

As Governor Phil Scott weighs new limits on minors’ access to social media platforms, Chamber of Progress urged a legislative veto in a letter warning of the bill’s consequences for the speech and privacy rights of all Vermont citizens. S. 69 is the legislature’s second attempt to enact an age-appropriate design code (AADC) bill. Governor Scott vetoed last year’s AADC bill, raising concerns of triggering “high-risk and expensive lawsuits.” Chamb…