Four Things to Know About Florida's New Law to Protect Minors Online
Data privacy attorney Shannon Hartsfield and litigation attorney Barbara Martinez co-authored a Daily Business Review article about Florida's new law governing social media use for minors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The article outlines how this law impacts online platforms by setting age restrictions for users, requiring parental consent and mandating age verification for accessing certain content deemed harmful to minors. It discusses the significant penalties for non-compliance, the intersection with federal laws including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and ongoing legal challenges to the law's provisions. The authors also advise businesses that compliance remains mandatory while court battles are ongoing.
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