EPIC, Advocates Celebrate As New Jersey Signs Nation-Leading Kids’ Online Safety Bills Into Law - EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center
New Jersey has signed two kids' online safety bills into law, setting new requirements for online services likely to affect data privacy practices for minors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on August 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Online services, platforms, and apps likely to be accessed by minors in New Jersey, including social media, gaming, and other digital services. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source; check the law for effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors US State Data-Privacy Laws continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New Jersey has enacted two laws focused on children's online safety, which may impose obligations such as data protection, parental consent, and design standards for minors.
Who it affects
Online services, platforms, and apps likely to be accessed by minors in New Jersey, including social media, gaming, and other digital services.
What you must do
Review the full text of the new laws to determine specific compliance requirements and assess current practices for handling minors' data.
Deadline
Not specified in the source; check the law for effective dates.
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