Utah has passed groundbreaking legislation requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading apps. The bill, awaiting Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature, has sparked a heated debate between Meta, Apple, and Google about who should be responsible for age verification. Similar laws are being considered in eight other states to enhance children’s online safety. The bill would require app stores to request age information and parental consent, requiring identity verification for minors. Privacy concerns have been raised by tech companies like Apple, who support app developers handling age verification. The bill aims to protect children from harmful content and ensure accurate age ratings on apps. If signed into law, the provisions will take effect on May 7, prioritizing parental control and online safety. The Chamber of Progress, a tech policy group, opposes the legislation, citing individual privacy concerns. This move comes after legal battles over social media age verification laws.
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