Utah Governor Enacts Social Media Parental Consent Law for Minors
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Utah has become the first state to pass laws limiting children's use of social media, requiring parental consent for kids to sign up for sites like TikTok and Instagram, and prohibiting kids under 18 from using social media between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. The laws also seek to prevent tech companies from luring kids to their apps using addictive features. The laws are the latest effort from Utah lawmakers focused on children and the information they can access online. The laws are set to take effect in March 2024, and tech industry lobbyists have decried them as unconstitutional.
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- Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents The Associated Press
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