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New York Publishes Final SAFE For Kids Act Rules

Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International · GDPR & International

On July 28, 2026, the New York Office of the Attorney General released final rules (the “Rules”) implementing the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, which goes into effect on January 25, 2027. The SAFE for Kids Act requires online “addictive social media platforms,” which are defined as websites, online services, and applications... Continue Reading…

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