The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates that entities processing children's data prioritize their best interests and privacy.
If you operate online services for children in Illinois, you must conduct data protection assessments and ensure high privacy settings or face penalties.
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What This Means
The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act establishes requirements for entities processing children's data, emphasizing the need to prioritize children's privacy and best interests. It mandates data protection impact assessments and outlines specific actions to ensure compliance. This legislation affects a wide range of online services and products targeted at children.
Key Provisions
- Covered entities must complete data protection impact assessments for online services likely accessed by children.
- The Attorney General can enforce compliance and request documentation.
- The Act creates the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund.
- It includes severability provisions to maintain the Act's integrity.
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Antonio Muñoz | Primary |
| Don Harmon D | Primary |
| Ira I. Silverstein | Primary |
| John J. Cullerton | Primary |
| Linda Holmes D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Covered entities
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
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