New York details proposed rules for online age verification

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New York released proposed rules for its SAFE for Kids Act, requiring online platforms to verify user ages before providing algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The rules allow platforms to choose effective age verification methods that protect data and do not require government IDs. Minors can request parental consent for these features. The SAFE for Kids Act, signed in June 2024, aims to protect minors online. Public comment on the proposed rules is open until December 1.


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