For Lawmakers
Practical, enforceable, and scalable child online safety policy starting at the digital front door.
Supporting Organizations
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The Policy Imperative
Currently, minors can download applications, agree to complex terms of service, and enter digital contracts without parental involvement or meaningful risk disclosure.
The App Store Accountability Act places the point of consent at the centralized gatekeepers—the app stores—creating a practical, enforceable framework rather than attempting to regulate thousands of individual apps piecemeal.
Three Key Policy Points
- VerificationRequires app stores to determine age status before app distribution.
- Parental ConsentMandates verifiable parental approval before a minor downloads an app.
- Meaningful DisclosureRequires clear presentation of known risks (data collection, chat functions, algorithms) prior to consent.
Legislative Resources
One-Page Policy Overview
Concise summary for committees.
Myths and Facts
Rebuttals to industry opposition.
Comparison Chart
App store regulation vs. app-by-app regulation.
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