Online platforms could not use data from children under 13 for market or product research. They could use teen data only after getting verified parent consent. The bill also creates one national rule for this area.
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SPY Kids Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Latest action on H.R. 6273: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects children, teens, parents, and online platforms that use personal data for ads, marketing, or content recommendations. Children under 13 would get the strongest limit. Teens ages 13 to 16 would need parent consent before their data could be used for this kind of research. Platforms would have to change how they run research, get consent, and track user ages.
Why this matters: This bill could change how online platforms study young users and design products for them. It gives parents more control over teen data used for market or product research. It may also make it harder for companies to test or improve youth features that depend on that data. Because the bill blocks related state and local rules, it could make compliance simpler nationwide while limiting stronger state protections in this area.
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