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How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media use
Read full article: How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media useMeta's new security features include the ability to see how much time their teen spends on Facebook and Messenger, set time limits and whether or not their teen can make payments on certain listed products.
How would the SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online actually work?
Read full article: How would the SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online actually work?The new SCOPE Act was set to take effect this Sunday, adding protections for kids online through age verification and stricter marketplace regulations but how would it play out, realistically?
Court allows SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online, strikes down content moderation mandate
Read full article: Court allows SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online, strikes down content moderation mandateThe new SCOPE Act takes effect this Sunday, adding protections for kids online through age verification and stricter marketplace regulations but one non-profit is challenging it. Will a judge block it? #OnlineSafety #ConsumerProtection #SCOPEAct
What is the SCOPE Act? New law expected to take effect Sunday aims to add extra layer of protection to kids online
Read full article: What is the SCOPE Act? New law expected to take effect Sunday aims to add extra layer of protection to kids onlineThe new SCOPE Act takes effect this Sunday, adding protections for kids online through age verification and stricter marketplace regulations but one non-profit is challenging it. Will a judge block it? #OnlineSafety #ConsumerProtection #SCOPEAct
Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1
Read full article: Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1The law Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE) was passed last year and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. The SCOPE Act limits online access for minors. It takes effect on September 1 and requires age verification for “harmful material.”
Texas kids would need parental consent to create social media accounts under House bill
Read full article: Texas kids would need parental consent to create social media accounts under House billThe House gave initial approval to the bill Tuesday. The legislation is a priority for Speaker Dade Phelan.