A federal judge has halted California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, citing potential violations of the First Amendment. Judge Beth Labson Freeman's ruling favored the tech trade association NetChoice, arguing the law's requirements for online platforms, which include estimating user ages and applying privacy settings for children, are vague and could impede free speech. This law, aimed at protecting minors online, was previously deemed unconstitutional in a partial ruling upheld by the Ninth Circuit. NetChoice, representing major tech firms, asserts that the law imposes significant burdens on content providers and lacks precise guidelines.
"Even if the Court were to accept that the Act advances a compelling State interest in protecting the privacy and well-being of children, the State has not shown that the CAADCA is narrowly tailored to serve that interest."
"The Act applies to all online content likely to be accessed by consumers under the age of 18, and imposes significant burdens on the providers of that content."
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