Apple Apps in Texas Must Comply with New Age Verification Law

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Apple is enforcing Texas's age verification law (SB 2420) for apps distributed in the state, effective tomorrow.
New users will need to verify their age, and parental consent will be required for minors downloading apps, updates, or making in-app purchases.

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We're continuing to see the impact of the wave of age verification laws being passed by US state governments over the last year. Apple announced today that apps distributed in Texas will need to conform to the requirements set out under state law SB 2420. MacRumors first noticed the change, which is taking effect tomorrow for any apps distributed in the state.

New Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to SB 2420 and will need to verify their ages. A parent or guardian will need to provide consent when minors download apps or significant updates to apps and when they make in-app purchases. Developers will also need to support parents or guardians revoking that consent to access at any time.

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