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Arkansas governor signs law requiring kids to get their parents' permission before getting a new social media account.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DeMillo, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Arkansas's recent legislation that restricts social media use by children, requiring minors to obtain parental permission to create new accounts. Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the law mandates social media companies to use third-party vendors for age verification checks, effective for new accounts starting in September. This legislation follows a similar law in Utah and aims to enhance child safety online, although it has faced criticism regarding potential privacy concerns and enforcement challenges. The law specifically targets platforms generating over $100 million in annual revenue and imposes fines for non-compliance. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:163110438
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