Apple has taken a strong stance against the Texas age verification bill SB 2420, which mandates that app store operators verify the age of users. CEO Tim Cook is directly involved in opposing the legislation, citing significant privacy risks for users due to the collection of sensitive personal information. As various states push for similar measures, the conflict highlights a broader debate over online safety for minors and the responsibilities of tech companies in enforcing age restrictions.
If enacted, app marketplaces will be required to collect and keep sensitive personal identifying information for every Texan who wants to download an app.
Several states have proposed sweeping age verification measures, at least nine of which specifically place the burden for checking ages on app stores.
The law implementing the age verification requirement has become the center of a Supreme Court battle over age verification that's expected to be resolved in the coming months.
Apple's opposition to the Texas age verification bill puts it in conflict with social media giant Meta in an escalating fight over online age-gating.
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