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HR 3149119th CongressIn Committee
App Store Accountability Act
Introduced: May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-Michigan)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The App Store Accountability Act requires app stores to verify user age, obtain verifiable parental consent for minors, disclose personal data handling, and provide clear age ratings. It imposes compliance obligations on app developers and establishes enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission.
Key Points
- 1Mandatory age verification and parental consent for minors.
- 2Disclosure of personal data collection and sharing practices.
- 3Clear and prominent age ratings for apps.
- 4FTC enforcement authority and compliance certification.
- 5Safe harbor provisions for developers acting in good faith.
Impact Areas
App developers and publishersApp store operatorsParents and guardiansChildren and minors
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