California’s Online Safety Bills: A Comedy of Errors in Protecting Youth
Lawmakers are at it again, trying to “protect” young people online with laws that may actually make things worse. The EFF is calling out California for proposals that infringe on young people’s First Amendment rights. Instead of invasive age checks, how about some well-crafted privacy laws that actually make sense?
Hot Take:
Well, it seems California lawmakers are having a “techy tantrum” while trying to protect young people online. Instead of playing legislative whack-a-mole with cyber safety, maybe they should consult the very youth they’re trying to protect. Spoiler alert: kids might actually know a thing or two about the interwebs!
Key Points:
- California is pushing forward with problematic bills regarding online safety for young people.
- EFF sent a letter to the California legislature expressing concerns over these laws.
- The proposed bills include problematic measures like age verification and mandatory parental controls.
- Lawmakers are ignoring feedback from young people who find online spaces safe and supportive.
- There’s a call for better-crafted privacy laws that respect First Amendment rights.
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