California AB1856 mandates age verification for software applications via digital signals from operating systems or application stores.

California AB1856 amends the Civil Code to require developers to request age verification signals from operating systems or application stores when an application is downloaded. These signals must indicate the user's age range, such as under 13, 13-16, 16-18, or 18 and older. Developers must use these signals to comply with applicable laws and cannot request additional information. Operating systems and application stores must provide these signals and cannot share them with third parties for unrelated purposes.

California AB1856 mandates age verification for software applications via digital signals from operating systems or application stores.

California AB1856 amends the Civil Code to require developers to request age verification signals from operating systems or application stores when an application is downloaded. These signals must indicate the user's age range, such as under 13, 13-16, 16-18, or 18 and older. Developers must use these signals to comply with applicable laws and cannot request additional information. Operating systems and application stores must provide these signals and cannot share them with third parties for unrelated purposes.