HB708

Mississippi HB708 requires app store providers to verify users' age categories and obtain parental consent for minors.

Mississippi HB708 mandates app store providers to request and verify users' age categories when they create accounts. For minors, providers must affiliate their accounts with a parent account and obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing downloads, purchases, or in-app purchases. Developers must verify age categories and parental consent through app stores and notify stores of significant app changes. The Office of Consumer Protection will establish age verification standards.