EPIC Testifies in Support of New Jersey Kids Code Act
Summary
EPIC Counsel Suzanne Bernstein testified in support of the New Jersey Kids Code Act, a bill aimed at protecting minors online by regulating specific data use and design practices. The bill has advanced out of committee and will proceed to the NJ Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This article discusses policy aimed at protecting minors online, which is a positive development for digital safety and privacy.
Defender Context
This legislation highlights the growing regulatory focus on protecting vulnerable populations online, particularly minors. Defenders should stay aware of evolving data protection laws and age-appropriate design principles that may impact their organization's data handling and application development practices.