Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks
News Source : TechCrunch
News Summary
- Apple is making changes to comply with a Texas state law, SB 2420, which introduces age assurance requirements for app stores and app developers.
- When the law goes into effect on January 1, 2026, Apple will be required to confirm whether Texas users are 18 years or older.
- Parents and guardians will have to provide consent for all the minor’s App Store downloads, purchases, and transactions.
- Apple warned developers that similar laws will be coming into effect in Utah and Louisiana later in the year.
Apple on Thursday shared how its making changes to comply with a Texas state law, SB2420, which introduces age assurance requirements for app stores and app developers. Although Apple already roll [+2360 chars]
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