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Apple Implements Age Assurance Rules for App Store in Texas Following Court Ruling
Apple says Texas App Store age assurance rules start tomorrow after court ruling
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Starting June 4, 2023, app developers in Texas must comply with new age assurance requirements for Apple Accounts due to the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This law mandates age verification and parental consent for users under 18, following a court ruling that lifted an injunction against the law.
- 01Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2420 into law, requiring age verification and parental consent for minors using app marketplaces.
- 02Despite Apple's lobbying efforts, including a call from CEO Tim Cook, the law will take effect on June 4, 2023.
- 03The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the enforcement of SB 2420 after lifting a previous injunction.
- 04Parents can revoke consent for apps previously approved for their children, impacting downloads and in-app purchases.
- 05Developers are required to implement specific APIs and tools provided by Apple to comply with the new regulations.
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Effective June 4, 2023, app developers in Texas must adhere to new age assurance requirements for Apple Accounts, following the enactment of the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This legislation mandates that app marketplaces verify the ages of users and obtain parental consent for minors under 18. Despite Apple's extensive lobbying efforts against the bill, including direct appeals from CEO Tim Cook to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the law is now in effect. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently lifted a preliminary injunction that had previously blocked the law's implementation. Under the new rules, developers are responsible for ensuring compliance with age verification and obtaining parental consent for downloads and in-app purchases. Additionally, parents or guardians can revoke consent for any app previously approved for their child. Apple has provided developers with necessary tools and APIs to facilitate compliance, emphasizing the importance of reviewing documentation and conducting sandbox testing to validate the implementation.
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The new regulations will affect how app developers in Texas manage user accounts and parental consent, potentially changing user engagement and app monetization strategies.
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