United States of America: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (HB 6291) including data protection regulation was introduced to House of Representatives

On 25 November 2025, the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (HB 6291) was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act would amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which requires operators to obtain parental consent for the collection and use of children's personal data, by expanding its scope from children's personal data (under-13s) to include teens (under-17s). The Act would also prohibit the use of children's and teens' personal data for personalised advertising. Further, it would revise the knowledge standards determining the Act's applicability for high-impact social media companies, defined as user-generated content platforms generating at least USD 3 billion annual revenue and with 300 million monthly active users. Operators would also need to provide the option for parents and teens to delete personal information collected from children and teens.