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Google Fights Utah's Age Check Bill

Google urges Utah's governor to veto a bill mandating app store age verification, citing privacy concerns. Instead, Google suggests a framework letting 'risky' app developers request age data. The bill faces opposition from privacy groups and Google's alternative emphasizes content-based evaluation.
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Google Fights Utah's Age Check Bill

📱 Google urges Utah's governor to veto an age verification bill for app stores, citing privacy concerns. Proposes alternative safety measures. #AppSafety #PrivacyMatters

  1. Google asks Utah's governor to veto a bill requiring app stores to conduct age verification, citing privacy risks and proposing an alternative framework.
  2. The bill, if enacted, would make Apple and Google responsible for age verification and parental permission for minors.
  3. Google argues that not all apps need age verification and suggests banning personalized ads for users under 18 as part of app safety proposals.

Engadget: Google asks Utah’s governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

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