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NetChoice sues California seeking to strike down Age-Appropriate Design Code for websites

( December 14, 2022, 22:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Internet industry group NetChoice has sued the state of California in federal court, asking a judge to strike down California's newly enacted Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, AB 2273.  NetChoice says the law is unconstitutional and would violate the privacy rights of children by forcing the collection of more data about them in order to protect them. "This law’s careless attempt to control online speech threatens minors’ privacy and safety, steamrolls the First Amendment, and conflicts with federal law. This law merely expands government power over online speech under the guise of protecting children," NetChoice said in announcing the suit filed in US District Court in San Jose. Complaint attached below. Netchoice press statement follows in full....

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