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AI Summary
The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates entities operating in Illinois and processing children's data to prioritize children's best interests, conduct data protection impact assessments, and adhere to additional requirements.
Business Impact
If you process children's data in Illinois, you must conduct data protection impact assessments by July 2024 or face penalties.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act requires entities operating in Illinois to protect children's data privacy by conducting data protection impact assessments, adhering to additional requirements, and outlines prohibited acts.
Key Provisions
- Section 1: Short title - Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
- Section 5: Intent - Protect existing rights and freedoms of children
- Amends the State Finance Act to create the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund
- Requires documentation of data protection impact assessments
- Outlines prohibited acts by covered entities
- Enforcement by the Attorney General
- Includes a severability clause
- Effective immediately upon enactment
- Specifies limitations of the Act
- Adheres to additional requirements for covered entities
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Sally Turner R | Sponsor | SD-044 |
| Susan Rezin R | Sponsor | SD-038 |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a data protection impact assessment for online services accessed by children
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: Ongoing as services are developed
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: Ongoing as services are developed
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Maintain documentation of data protection impact assessments
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, introduced as SB3241, requires entities operating in Illinois and processing children's data to act in the best interests of children. This includes conducting and maintaining documentation of data protection impact assessments, implementing specific privacy protections, and adhering to additional requirements for covered entities. The Act also specifies prohibited acts by covered entities. Enforcement is overseen by the Attorney General. The Act takes effect immediately upon enactment. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining sections remain effective. Limitations of the Act are also specified.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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