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Emily Harrison
Coverage of Emily Harrison in the Nexus archive.
- Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
Virginia lawmakers are considering digital protections for minors in response to concerns about gaps in current federal and state laws regarding inappropriate online content. Lawmakers debated measures requiring app store providers like Google and Apple to audit age ratings, provide parental controls, and centralize consent dashboards. The committee is keeping the issue open for further study while seeking expertise to clarify legal risks.