Maryland HB1638 protects minors on online platforms by enforcing privacy and safety measures.
Maryland HB1638, known as the Kids Online Protection and Antigrooming Act, mandates that online platforms prioritize account privacy and establish default safety settings for minors. These settings include prohibiting adults from connecting with minors without parental consent, blocking the sharing of minors' precise geolocation, and restricting microtransactions. Parents or legal guardians can manage account settings, view connections, block accounts, and limit microtransactions. The Attorney General can enforce the act, bringing actions to enjoin violations and recover civil penalties.
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