Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.
Summary
Bill A03320 seeks to amend the General Business Law in New York to require operators of internet platforms to disclose personal information and content related to minors upon request from verified parents. The bill defines key terms such as 'operator', 'minor', and 'content', and establishes the responsibilities of operators regarding the information they collect about minors under the age of thirteen. Specifically, it mandates that operators provide copies of advertisements and other content shown to the minor based on their identifiers, as well as the identifiers themselves, which are generated from tracking the minor's online activity.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would enhance parental control over the digital experiences of minors by ensuring that parents can access information about their children's online interactions. It would impose new obligations on internet platform operators, potentially affecting their data handling practices and privacy policies. The bill aims to protect minors by increasing transparency around the data collected about them and how it is used, thereby aligning with broader trends in data privacy legislation.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A03320 appears to be cautiously supportive, with advocates emphasizing the importance of parental oversight in protecting minors online. However, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of compliance for operators and the potential for increased operational burdens. The lack of recorded votes or committee discussions suggests that the bill is still in early stages of consideration, and further debate may shape its final form.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the definition of 'verified parent' and the methods by which operators determine a child's age. Operators may argue that the requirements could be overly burdensome, especially if they lack the necessary infrastructure to track and disclose information accurately. Additionally, there may be concerns about privacy implications for minors and the potential for misuse of the disclosed information by parents or guardians.
Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.
Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.
Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.
Establishes the "stop online predators act"; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.
Establishes the "stop online predators act"; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.
Parental rights in health care; minor child's health care consultations; parental abuse exception; Attorney General enforcement; relief; immunity; physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; parent or legal guardian's consent is required; disclosure of information and exceptions; right of self-consent under certain conditions and doctor-patient privileges; minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian; effective date.
Parental rights in health care; minor child's health care consultations; parental abuse exception; Attorney General enforcement; relief; immunity; physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; parent or legal guardian's consent is required; disclosure of information and exceptions; right of self-consent under certain conditions and doctor-patient privileges; minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian; effective date.