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Texas Minors Face New App Age Gates Tomorrow
4 Jun
Summary
- New Texas law requires age verification for app access.
- Parents must consent to app downloads and in-app purchases.
- Apple begins enforcing SB 2420 requirements tomorrow.
As of tomorrow, a new state law governing app usage by minors will be active in Texas, requiring age verification for new Apple accounts. This measure, known as SB 2420, mandates parental or guardian consent for minors downloading apps, receiving significant updates, or making in-app purchases.
Developers must also ensure that consent can be revoked by parents or guardians at any time. The law was signed last May but faced delays, with its original effective date of January 1st postponed. Apple's implementation follows its previous groundwork for geo-specific regulations, including age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK.
This new legislation marks a significant shift in how app access and engagement are managed for younger users within the state. The implementation by Apple underscores the growing trend of state-level regulations focusing on digital safety for minors.
