HB 952

Abstract

Digital services; protection for minors.Requires the operator of a digital service, which is defined as awebsite, online service, online application, or mobile application,to permit minors to remove, or to request and obtain removal of,content or information posted on a digital service. The measure prohibitsan operator of a digital service directed to minors from marketingor advertising to minors specified products or services that minorsare prohibited from buying. The measure also prohibits marketing or advertising certain products on the basis of personal informationspecific to a minor or knowingly using, disclosing, compiling, orallowing a third party to do so. Violations are prohibited practicesunder the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The measure has a delayedeffective date of January 1, 2021.