Regulation & enforcement

California Enacts Several Minors’ Privacy and Safety Laws

Published September 24, 2026 · PogoWasRight

California has signed a package of new laws aimed at protecting the privacy and safety of young users online. Among them, Adam's Law (SB 1119) obliges companies running companion chatbots to verify user age under the state's Digital Age Assurance Act and meet additional requirements before offering the service to minors. Attorneys from Covington and Burling reviewed the newly enacted measures.

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