Joined by Michigan Rep. John James, Utah Sen. Mike Lee this week introduced a bill that would work to increase safety for children online.
The bill, titled the App Store Accountability Act, would require app stores to use privacy-protecting age verification and would link children’s accounts to their parent’s accounts, giving parents the final say on whether the minor can download or purchase apps.
Shannon Osaka, The Washington Post
Madison Colombo, Fox News
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