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Brazil gives parents social media controls for their kids. Why doesn’t California?
California has enacted strict child data privacy laws, including age-based consent requirements and data protection measures, but still lags behind Brazil’s more comprehensive regulations. Brazil’s approach includes social media controls for parents and broader protections, highlighting gaps in U.S. policy despite California’s leadership in the nation.
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