EPIC Testifies in Support of New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code
Summary
The New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code (NJ AADC) has advanced out of the General Assembly Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology. EPIC Counsel Suzanne Bernstein testified in support of the bill, suggesting improvements to further strengthen it.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
Legislation like the NJ AADC aims to improve online safety and privacy for young users, which is generally beneficial for security.
Defender Context
The NJ AADC, if passed, could lead to changes in how online services are designed and implemented, requiring organizations to consider the age of their users and implement appropriate safeguards. Defenders should monitor the progress of this legislation and prepare for potential changes to data handling and security practices.