Texas Enforces Age Verification for App Store Users Starting June 4
Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

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Texas will implement mandatory age verification for new App Store users from June 4, following the Texas App Store Accountability Act. Users under 18 must join Family Sharing groups, and developers must use specific APIs to manage age verification and parental consent.
- 01The Texas App Store Accountability Act mandates age verification for users creating Apple Accounts in Texas.
- 02Users under 18 must obtain parental consent and join Family Sharing groups to access the App Store.
- 03Developers are required to utilize the Declared Age Range API and Significant Change API for compliance.
- 04Apple opposed the law, citing concerns over data privacy and the burden of collecting sensitive information.
- 05A previous injunction against the law was lifted, allowing enforcement to proceed despite ongoing legal challenges.
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Beginning June 4, new App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age due to the Texas App Store Accountability Act, which mandates that companies like Apple and Google ensure users are 18 or older. For users under 18, parental consent is necessary, and they must join a Family Sharing group. Apple has updated its App Store rules to reflect these changes, requiring developers to use the Declared Age Range API for age verification and the Significant Change API to notify parents of significant app changes. Despite Apple's attempts to lobby against the law, including efforts from CEO Tim Cook, the law is set to take effect. The law's future remains uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges, including a previous injunction that temporarily halted its enforcement. However, the Fifth Circuit's recent decision to stay the injunction means that developers and users in Texas must comply with the new age verification requirements.
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The age verification requirement will affect how users in Texas access apps and make purchases on the App Store.
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