Kid's Online Privacy
On Oct. 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 243 – Companion Chatbots. SB 243, authored by Senator Steve Padilla, requires operators of companion chatbot platforms to notify users that the chatbot is AI, provide specific disclosures to minors, and restrict harmful content. The law also includes a private right of action.
Read MoreOn October 13th, 2025, Governor Newsom signed the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) into law. Introduced by co-authors Assembly Member Buffy Wicks and Senator Tom Umberg, the law establishes age-assurance requirements for computer and mobile operating system providers and app stores as well as app developers with an aim to protect children’s online safety. The Digital Age Assurance Act enters into effect on January 1, 2027.
Read MoreBy Sam Castic
The post below was originally published by the IAPP at https://iapp.org/news/a/10-areas-for-privacy-programs-to-focus-in-2025.
This past year was another jammed one for privacy teams and it was not easy to stay on top of all the privacy litigation, enforcement trends, and new laws and regulations in the U.S.
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