United States of America: Implemented provisions regarding minor protection under the Act Concerning Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections (SB 3/Act 23-56)

On 1 October 2024, the provisions regarding minor protection under the Act Concerning Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections (SB 3/Act 23-56) entered into force. The Act requires businesses to protect consumer health data by imposing several measures and contains provisions related to minor data, specifying that a social media platform is required to delete a social media account of a minor if such a request is received from the minor (or the minor's guardians if they are younger than sixteen years of age) and cease processing the personal data associated with the account. Furthermore, businesses offering online services or products to minors have to conduct a data protection assessment to identify and address identified risks.