Bill > HB1717

This bill creates the Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for how online platforms and applications collect, use, and handle personal information from children (ages 12 and under) and teens (ages 13-16) in Arkansas. The bill requires operators of websites, online services, applications, and mobile platforms to provide clear notice about data collection practices, obtain verifiable consent from parents or teens before collecting personal information, and implement reasonable security measures to protect users' data. Key provisions include mandating that operators: provide transparency about what information is collected, obtain consent before collecting or using personal information, offer opportunities for parents and teens to delete or challenge the accuracy of collected data, limit data collection to only what is necessary, and establish robust security practices. The bill strictly limits targeted advertising to children and teens and provides the Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority, though it does not create a private right of action. Notably, the bill does not require operators to proactively verify users' ages or implement age verification systems. The legislation will become effective on July 1, 2026, and aims to protect young people's online privacy by giving them and their parents more control over their personal information.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1717&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R