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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Provides that all covered entities that operate in the State and process children's data in any capacity shall do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children. Provides that a covered entity subject to the Act shall take specified actions to protect children's privacy in connection with online services, products, or features, including completing a data protection impact assessment for an online service, product, or feature that is reasonably likely to be accessed by children; and maintain documentation of the data protection impact assessment. Contains provisions concerning additional requirements for covered entities; prohibited acts by covered entities; data practices; enforcement by the Attorney General; limitations of the Act; data protection impact assessment dates; and severability. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which requires all covered entities that operate in the state and process children's data to do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children. The bill defines key terms like "covered entity," "child," and "data protection impact assessment," and sets forth various requirements for covered entities, including completing data protection impact assessments, configuring default privacy settings, and avoiding the use of dark patterns. The bill also prohibits certain acts by covered entities, such as processing personal data inconsistently with children's best interests or profiling children by default. The bill grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General, who can seek civil penalties for violations, and establishes the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund to support the Attorney General's enforcement efforts.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3334&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/07/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB3334.htm | 02/07/2024 |
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