Committee hears testimony on age‑appropriate design code aimed at limiting addictive features for minors Senators heard a detailed presentation and public testimony on SB 495, which would ban design features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and late‑night push notifications for services 'reasonably likely' to be used by minors; the bill uses a 2% audience threshold to determine coverage and includes a private right of action, but opponents warned of First Amendment and vagueness risks.

A new bill in Georgia aims to protect minors from addictive online features like infinite scroll and autoplay, sparking crucial debates over child welfare and First Amendment rights.

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Education committee advances 11 bills; parental-consent measure passes after heated debate The Florida House Education and Employment Committee advanced 11 education bills, most by unanimous or lopsided votes. Lawmakers split sharply on HB 173, a parental-consent bill that passed 12-4 after hours of testimony about youth access to confidential medical and mental-health services.

Florida lawmakers are divided over a new parental-consent bill that could reshape minors' access to critical health services, sparking heated debates in the Education Committee.

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Heated testimony as committee considers bill to limit addictive feeds and push notifications to minors The third proposed substitute of HB 1834 would bar operators from providing an "addictive feed" to minor users and restrict push notifications during evening and school hours (with parental consent exceptions); witnesses from the attorney general's office and child-advocacy groups supported the narrowed bill, while technology and industry witnesses cited privacy, vagueness and First Amendment concerns.

A controversial bill in Washington aims to limit addictive online feeds and push notifications for minors, igniting heated debates between child advocates and tech industry representatives.

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A message for #optometrists #ophthalmologist #eyecare providers, are you reminding people or providing a disclaimer on the eye ware that in my opinion is quite intrusive on an individuals privacy and that of others? #raybans #meta #AI #youthprivacy #adultprivacy #protectprivacy

Commissioner Michael Harvey participated in a Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (VCPAC) Mental Health Town Hall last night at Spectrum Community School in Saanich, where he talked about children’s privacy on social media and how to promote healthy mental and emotional development. hashtag#youthprivacy

Commissioner Michael Harvey participated in a Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (VCPAC) Mental Health Town Hall last night at Spectrum Community School in Saanich, where he talked about children’s privacy on social media and how to promote healthy mental and emotional development. Shown here with a panel of experts.

Commissioner Michael Harvey participated in a VCPAC Mental Health Town Hall last night at Spectrum Community School in Saanich, where he talked about children’s privacy on social media and how to promote healthy mental and emotional development. #youthprivacy

Commissioner Harvey moderated a Youth Privacy panel today at the Global Privacy Assembly conference in Seoul, Korea. #youthprivacy

YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S. YouTube is ready to start testing a new age-verification system in the U.S. using artificial intelligence to distinguish between adults and minors based on their viewing habits.

YouTube is trialing AI age verification in the U.S.—using your viewing habits to infer your age and applying teen safeguards if flagged. Accuracy issues? Appeal with ID, selfie, or credit card.(AP News)

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Legislature enables automated sealing of juvenile court records without petition requirement Bill mandates automated sealing of juvenile offense records within 30 days of eligibility.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step forward by mandating the automated sealing of juvenile offense records within just 30 days of eligibility!

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Connecticut legislature updates juvenile record access laws in Substitute House Bill 7255 The new bill expands juvenile record access for numerous agencies and officials.

Connecticut just passed a groundbreaking bill that dramatically expands access to juvenile records for various agencies and officials!

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🎧New episode out now!

Profs. Bailey & Steeves of @eQuality_ca Project reveal a groundbreaking research initiative on young people’s experiences with privacy, surveillance & equality in digital spaces

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Nebraska lawmakers clash over LB 390's impact on school library privacy and parental rights Senators debate LB 390, questioning government surveillance versus parental involvement in children's reading.

Nebraska lawmakers are locked in a fierce battle over a bill that could redefine parental rights and children's privacy in school libraries.

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Legislators debate minors' online safety and businesses' duty of care standards Lawmakers discuss vague standards for businesses regarding minors' online access and safety.

Vermont lawmakers are wrestling with how to protect minors online without stifling their access to crucial information and community engagement.

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Indiana General Assembly amends juvenile law with Senate Bill 281 Indiana modifies juvenile court access and procedures effective July 1, 2025.

Indiana's Senate Bill 281 is set to transform juvenile law by granting prosecuting attorneys easier access to court records, sparking a heated debate over justice and privacy.

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New law restricts online notifications to minors without parental consent Starting January 1, 2026, businesses must obtain parental consent to notify minors.

Washington State is stepping up to protect minors online with Senate Bill 5708, which restricts notifications during critical hours unless parents give consent.

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South Dakota legislature considers HB 1061 to secure parental access to minors' medical records House Bill 1061 aims to ensure parents can access their minor child's health information.

South Dakota's House Bill 1061 could change the rules for parental access to their children's medical records, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and rights.

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