US EditionUS Senate passes major online child safety reforms, House fate unclear
- The US Senate passed major online child safety reforms on July 30, aiming to hold tech companies accountable, with uncertain outcomes in the House of Representatives.
- COPPA 2.0 would prohibit targeted advertising to minors and allow parents and children to delete their social media information.
- KOSA establishes a "duty of care" for social media companies regarding minors, impacting platform design and regulations.
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Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause. The bill, which passed 91-3, has been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content. …
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The Daily MemphianSenate passes bill to protect kids online
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called Tuesday’s passage of the Kids Online Safety Act “monumental” after working for years to get legislation through the Senate that regulates how tech companies design their sites. The bill’s passage is the culmination of work from Blumenthal and his co-author, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., as well as groups […]
In rare bipartisan vote, U.S. Senate passes package aimed at protecting kids online • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., speaks during a news conference on the Kids Online Safety Act at the U.S. Capitol on July 25, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 or chat with a live counselor at 988lifeline.org. WASHINGTON — Legislation aimed at protecting children online sailed through the…
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The Washington PostSenate passes landmark bills to protect kids online, raising pressure on House
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a pair of bills to expand online privacy and safety protections for children on Tuesday, delivering a major win for parent and youth activists who have clamored for action against tech companies they say are endangering…
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