App Store Accountability Act

Bill 118 s 5364, also known as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Enhancement Act, aims to address the issue of children's exposure to harmful content on apps. The bill proposes to give parents and guardians the ability to take legal action against app developers who fail to protect children from inappropriate content.

The bill seeks to strengthen the existing COPPA regulations by providing a private right of action for individuals to sue app developers who violate the law. This means that parents and guardians can hold app developers accountable for exposing children to harmful content, such as violence, explicit language, or inappropriate advertisements.

In addition to the private right of action, the bill also includes provisions for increased enforcement of COPPA regulations, including penalties for non-compliance. This is intended to ensure that app developers take the necessary steps to protect children from harmful content and to hold them accountable if they fail to do so. Overall, Bill 118 s 5364 aims to enhance protections for children online by giving parents and guardians the ability to take legal action against app developers who expose children to inappropriate content. It also seeks to strengthen enforcement of COPPA regulations to ensure that app developers comply with the law and protect children from harmful content.