Florida Implements Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) To Shield Minors From Harmful Digital Content

Florida’s Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) requires platforms hosting harmful content to implement age verification. Effective 1 January 2025, the law imposes civil penalties and mandates privacy safeguards to protect minors’ personal data and safety.

Florida Implements Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) To Shield Minors From Harmful Digital Content

Protecting Minors Online: Florida Implements Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3)

Florida has taken a definitive step towards enhancing online safety for minors with the implementation of the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3).

This legislation, effective from 1 January 2025, imposes stringent requirements on commercial entities operating online platforms and applications with content potentially harmful to minors.

The Bill seeks to mitigate risks posed by such content while prioritising children’s privacy and safety.

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