Rhode Island S2406 mandates that entities offering online services to children must prioritize children's best interests in design and development.

Rhode Island S2406 introduces the Age-Appropriate Design Code, requiring covered entities to consider children's best interests when designing online services, products, or features accessible to children. These entities must complete data protection impact assessments, configure privacy settings to high levels, and avoid profiling children by default. The attorney general can enforce these provisions, imposing civil penalties for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2406 mandates that entities offering online services to children must prioritize children's best interests in design and development.

Rhode Island S2406 introduces the Age-Appropriate Design Code, requiring covered entities to consider children's best interests when designing online services, products, or features accessible to children. These entities must complete data protection impact assessments, configure privacy settings to high levels, and avoid profiling children by default. The attorney general can enforce these provisions, imposing civil penalties for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.