Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor and shall provide all websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications on such user's internet-enabled device and/or application store manufactured by the covered manufacturer with a digital signal that such user is a covered minor via a real-time application programming interface (API).
Impact
If enacted, S08102 will significantly affect how internet-enabled devices are managed and utilized within the state. It aims to protect younger users from inappropriate online content by enforcing stricter guidelines reminiscent of existing age verification laws, but adapted to fit the digital age. The provisions of the law will also extend to cover conduct that occurs partially or wholly within New York, allowing for broader enforcement capabilities over both in-state and out-of-state manufacturers. This establishes New York as a leader in youth protection initiatives, potentially prompting other states to consider similar regulations.
Summary
S08102, introduced by Senator Gounardes, seeks to amend the New York General Business Law by establishing device-level age assurance requirements for manufacturers of internet-enabled devices. The bill mandates that these manufacturers conduct commercially reasonable assessments to determine whether a user is a 'covered minor'—essentially, a user under the age of eighteen. To comply, manufacturers must provide digital signals on their platforms to indicate when a minor is using their device or associated applications, effectively preventing minors from accessing certain content or services meant for adult users. The use of a real-time application programming interface (API) is specified as part of this requirement, ensuring that this age assurance is included in the device's software at the moment of its activation.
Contention
Debate surrounding S08102 may focus on privacy concerns and the feasibility of implementing such age assurance protocols across diverse technological platforms. Critics may argue that the requirements could overload parents with additional concerns and responsibilities regarding digital content access for minors. Furthermore, there are potential hesitations towards the technical implications of ensuring compliance across various device manufacturers, particularly smaller firms that may lack the financial resources to adapt their technology accordingly. This could generate discussions on equitable access to technology and the economic impact on smaller developers in the tech industry.
Same As
Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor and shall provide all websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications on such user's internet-enabled device and/or application store manufactured by the covered manufacturer with a digital signal that such user is a covered minor via a real-time application programming interface (API).
Relates to privacy protection policies on internet websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications that collect social security numbers.
Requires restaurants that offer online delivery services via the internet or mobile application to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades on their website.
Requires restaurants that offer online delivery services via the internet or mobile application to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades on their website.
Establishes the New York children's online safety act; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.
Relates to social media open application programming; requires social media platforms to implement and maintain a standards-based application programming interface that permits third-party applications to retrieve data at no cost to be used for the user's benefit and to provide certain information to users; requires social media companies to submit a report to the attorney general.
Requires that applications submitted by individuals with developmental disabilities for eligibility determinations and service authorizations be processed in a timely manner; provides that where such application is not reasonably clear or omits required information or where the office reasonably suspects fraud based on specific information available, the office shall notify the applicant in writing requesting the specific information needed to process such application; removes reporting requirements.