Legal articles in this category cover laws and regulations designed to protect children online, including privacy and data collection rules, age-verification requirements, platform responsibilities, and restrictions on harmful or inappropriate content. It also addresses cyberbullying, online harassment and exploitation, reporting obligations, and parents’ and schools’ legal options when online safety issues arise.
Yes—more than a dozen states have introduced or passed laws restricting social media for users under 16. These measures commonly require parental consent, age verification, or limits on minors’ accounts and platform access. This article lists the states taking action and summarizes what the new rules mean for families and companies. Social Media and Teens: […]
The EU Digital Markets Act took full effect in March 2024 and limits “gatekeeper” platforms from forcing default apps on devices. It requires more user choice for key services, making it easier to set different browsers, app stores, and other defaults. This article explains what the DMA is, how default app settings change, and what […]
