The App Store Accountability Act requires large app stores—those with over 5 million U.S. users—to verify customers' ages and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. App developers must respect age verification requirements, disclose what personal data they collect and share, and notify parents of major app changes. The Federal Trade Commission will oversee compliance through certification and enforcement, while state attorneys general can also take legal action against violations on behalf of their residents. The bill provides legal protections for app developers who comply in good faith with app store age verification systems and follow industry standards. The legislation preempts conflicting state laws while preserving existing contract and consumer protection rights.
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