Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
Key takeaways
- The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
- Tada Images/Shutterstock We're continuing to see the impact of the wave of age verification laws being passed by US state governments over the last year.
- New Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to SB 2420 and will need to verify their ages.
The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
Tada Images/Shutterstock We're continuing to see the impact of the wave of age verification laws being passed by US state governments over the last year. Apple announced today that apps distributed in Texas will need to conform to the requirements set out under state law SB 2420. Mac Rumors first noticed the change, which is taking effect tomorrow for any apps distributed in the state.
New Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to SB 2420 and will need to verify their ages. A parent or guardian will need to provide consent when minors download apps or significant updates to apps and when they make in-app purchases. Developers will also need to support parents or guardians revoking that consent to access at any time.