Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:05:56Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 395 Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 395

Bill 118 s 395, also known as the Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the online privacy and digital footprint of children under the age of 16.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. First, it requires online platforms and websites to provide an option for children to delete any personal information or content they have posted online. This is aimed at giving children more control over their digital presence and ensuring that they can easily remove any information that may be harmful or inappropriate.

Additionally, the bill prohibits online platforms from using children's personal information for targeted advertising or marketing purposes without explicit consent from a parent or guardian. This is intended to prevent companies from exploiting children's data for profit and to protect their privacy online. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability for online platforms when it comes to collecting and using children's data. It requires platforms to provide clear and easily accessible information about their data practices, as well as to establish mechanisms for parents and children to report any violations of their privacy rights. Overall, the Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 aims to empower children to take control of their online presence and to ensure that their privacy rights are protected in the digital age. It represents an important step towards safeguarding children's online privacy and promoting a safer and more secure online environment for young users.

Congressional Summary of S 395

Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023

This bill allows individuals over age 13 (or their guardians, if applicable) to request the deletion of information collected from or about them while they were under age 13 by a website or online service that is directed to children.

Specifically, the bill requires an operator of such a website or service to

provide notice on their website about how an individual over age 13 (or the guardian of an individual over age 13) can request the deletion of all personal information in the operator's possession collected when the individual was under age 13;
promptly delete, upon request, all such personal information; and
provide written confirmation of deletion.

The bill allows a limited exception to the deletion requirement if the personal information collected from or about a child is necessary to (1) respond to a judicial process, or (2) to provide information to law enforcement agencies or for an investigation related to public safety.

Current Status of Bill S 395

Bill S 395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2023. Bill S 395 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2023. Bill S 395's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S353) as of February 13, 2023