Data Privacy for Minors

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill aims to enhance data privacy protections for minors by regulating how businesses collect, use, and share personal information from individuals under 18. 2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:** - Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from minors. - Provide clear and accessible privacy notices detailing data collection practices. - Allow minors or their parents to access, correct, or delete personal information. - Implement reasonable security measures to protect minor's data. 3. **DEADLINES:** - The bill is currently in the introduction stage; if passed, it will have an effective date that will be specified in the final version. - Compliance deadlines will be outlined once the bill is enacted. 4. **PENALTIES:** - Businesses that fail to comply may face fines and enforcement actions from the state. - Specific penalties will be defined in the final bill. 5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses will need to adjust their data collection practices to ensure compliance, which may require additional resources or changes in procedures. This could increase operational costs but also enhance trust with customers by prioritizing data privacy.