Bill > HB1082

This bill creates the Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for online platforms collecting personal information from children (12 and under) and teens (13-16 years old). The bill defines key terms like "personal information" and "operator", and mandates that online websites, services, and applications must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children. For teens, the bill requires consent from the teen themselves. Operators must provide clear notice about data collection practices, allow parents and teens to review and delete collected information, and protect the confidentiality and security of personal data. The law prohibits individual-specific advertising targeting children and teens based on their personal information, and restricts data collection to only what is necessary for the specific service provided. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General, who can seek injunctions, damages, or other appropriate relief. The bill aims to protect children and teens from inappropriate online data collection and use while maintaining reasonable flexibility for online service providers.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1082&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R