Utah becomes first state to pass bill making app stores verify ages
Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages and get parental consent for minors to download apps to their devices.
Utah becomes first state to pass app store age verification law
Utah passed a bill on Wednesday that will require app stores to verify users’ ages and receive parental consent for minors to download applications, making the Beehive State the first in the country to pass such a measure.
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Utah passes age assurance bill requiring app stores to do age checks
The law is a notable win for Meta, which has thrown its weight behind the argument that app stores are the best point at which to impose age checks.