Ninth Circuit Deals Another Blow to Big Tech’s Campaign for Broad Immunity from Regulation, Allows Parts of California’s Design Code to Go into Effect
Summary
The Ninth Circuit has partially overturned a preliminary injunction against California's Age-Appropriate Design Code, allowing significant portions of the law to proceed. This ruling is the third time the court has rejected NetChoice's broad legal challenges to regulations, finding their arguments insufficient under Supreme Court precedent.
IFF Assessment
This ruling is good for defenders as it allows regulations aimed at protecting users, particularly children, from harmful online practices to move forward.
Defender Context
This decision signals a potential shift towards greater accountability for tech platforms regarding data privacy and user protection, particularly for younger demographics. Defenders should monitor the implementation and enforcement of such design codes as they may influence how platforms handle data collection, user profiling, and content moderation.