App Store Accountability Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The App Store Accountability Act aims to increase oversight of app stores in South Carolina to protect minors. It requires app store providers to determine the age category of users, obtain verifiable parental consent for purchases and downloads by minors, prominently display age ratings and content descriptions, and establish mechanisms for parents to block inappropriate apps. The bill also creates an advisory committee to improve transparency and establishes enforcement mechanisms and remedies for violations.
Key provisions
- App store providers must determine the age category of users and verify their age.
- Verifiable parental consent is required for minors to download or purchase apps.
- App stores must prominently display age ratings and content descriptions.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs will issue guidance to app stores and developers.
- An advisory committee will be established to improve transparency in age rating.
- Developers must use app store signals to determine a user's age category.
- Parents can block the download of unsuitable apps.
- The Attorney General will enforce the provisions of the act.
Who is affected
- App store providers
- Developers of apps
- Minors
- Parents of minors
- The Department of Consumer Affairs
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