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The Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates entities processing children's data to prioritize children's best interests, conduct data protection impact assessments, implement specific privacy protections, and adhere to prohibitions and limitations.
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— 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 in Illinois to protect children's data privacy by conducting data protection impact assessments and implementing specific privacy measures, while adhering to prohibitions and limitations.
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 and specific privacy protections
- Prohibits profiling and targeted advertising to children
- Enforcement by the Attorney General
- Includes a severability clause
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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
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