South Carolina S0268 regulates online services to protect minors' data and prevent harm.

South Carolina S0268 mandates that online services likely accessed by minors implement measures to safeguard minors' personal data and prevent harm. These services must provide parents with tools to manage their children's accounts, restrict purchases, and limit screen time. The bill defines "covered online services" and "minors," and outlines specific harms to prevent, such as compulsive usage, severe psychological harm, and identity theft. Services must also issue annual public reports detailing their practices and data handling.

South Carolina S0268 regulates online services to protect minors' data and prevent harm.

South Carolina S0268 mandates that online services likely accessed by minors implement measures to safeguard minors' personal data and prevent harm. These services must provide parents with tools to manage their children's accounts, restrict purchases, and limit screen time. The bill defines "covered online services" and "minors," and outlines specific harms to prevent, such as compulsive usage, severe psychological harm, and identity theft. Services must also issue annual public reports detailing their practices and data handling.