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Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Virginia lawmakers are considering new digital protections for children in response to outdated federal privacy laws, with the Joint Commission on Technology and Science discussing future legislation but not finalising recommendations yet.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer.
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You must prepare for stricter digital privacy rules at the state level in the US before federal changes arrive. Virginia’s moves signal new compliance and product moderation hurdles for apps targeting children.
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1 source · 10 Aug 2026
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