EPIC applauds passage of New Jersey Kids Code Act
( June 30, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Electronic Privacy Information Center issued a statement applauding New Jersey’s passage of a law that prohibits online companies from engaging in data and design practices that might harm minors online. “Big Tech companies have long designed their products to harvest kids’ data and attention for profit while ignoring the harm this causes kids,” Megan Iorio, EPIC senior counsel, said. “The New Jersey Kids Code Act requires online companies to put kids’ interests before profits and to protect kids’ privacy and safety by design.”Statement follows in full. ...
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