As reported by JD Supra, the enforcement of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA), also known as AB 2273, has been temporarily put on hold. The legal action took place on 18th September 2023, when a U.S. District Court judge from the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction. This decision temporarily prevents California’s attorney general from enforcing the CAADCA.
The CAADCA was signed into law a year ago by California’s governor and it was initially set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
The CAADCA is a law that was designed to regulate how businesses and organizations handle personal data collected from minors. It presents a set of standards to ensure that online services, including applications and digital platforms, have age-appropriate designs for children and young people.
This event represents an essential delay in legislation aimed at improving online safety for minors and, given the high stakes surrounding data protection, the ruling is of significant interest to legal professionals, particularly those within large corporations and firms with interests in California or dealing with minors’ data.
More information on the court ruling or CAADCA and its future impacts will be sought and updated as the situation progresses.