Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple’s Tim Cook
Governor Abbott of Texas signed a law mandating app stores to verify user age and obtain parental approval for minors' downloads and in-app purchases, effective January 1st.
MAIN POINTS
- Texas law requires app stores to verify user age.
- Parental approval needed for minors' downloads and purchases.
- The law takes effect on January 1st.
- The bill gained significant media attention recently.
TAKEAWAYS
- App stores must implement age verification systems.
- Parental involvement is necessary for minors' app activities.
- Compliance with the new law is mandatory by January 1st.
- The legislation reflects growing concerns over online child safety.