Utah Gov. signs laws requiring parental consent for minors to use social media

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two pieces of sweeping regulation into law Thursday that require social media companies to get parental consent for minors using their services, making Utah the first state to impose such measures in the U.S.

Published 2 months ago

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BBC News

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Utah bans under-18s from using social media unless parents consent

Regulations will require parental permission for minors to access social media and prevent companies from causing ‘addiction’

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Utah governor signs laws curbing social media use for minors

Utah Governor Spencer Cox on Thursday signed two laws intended to restrict social media use by minors, becoming the first U.S. state to require parental permission for anyone under 18 to use such platforms as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent

Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Utah bans children from social media unless they have parental consent

Utah has become the first state to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

Utah has become the first state to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media apps. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures

2 months ago·United States

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