Nebraska revives age-appropriate design code for online services
Nebraska is enacting legislation similar to the UK's Age-Appropriate Design Code, with last-minute changes made to the act. The law aims to regulate online services regarding child protection.
Key Takeaways
- Nebraska’s Age Appropriate Online Design Code Act was changed at the last minute before enactment.
- The law is modeled on the UK’s Age-Appropriate Design Code.
- The measure is aimed at online services and child protection.
- The article says many U.S. states have tried to pass similar laws.
Why It Matters
Nebraska’s move adds another state-level child-safety rule for online services, which means streaming and other digital platforms may need to track a second, state-specific version of age-appropriate design requirements. The article places Nebraska in a broader wave of U.S. states trying to mirror the UK’s code, but it does not spell out implementation details or enforcement mechanics. What to watch: the final text of the Nebraska act and any specific compliance requirements that survive the last-minute changes.
Read full article at jdsupra.com
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