US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr10207ih: Governing Underage Access and Requiring Data Consent In All Networks Act; GUARDIAN Act
New GUARDIAN Act mandates data consent for underage access and requires universal opt-out provisions across all networks.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on September 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, and privacy consultants. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt.. 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
Introduction of mandatory data consent for underage users and universal opt-out requirements for data collection.
Who it affects
All multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, and privacy consultants.
What you must do
Implement systems to ensure data consent for users underage and establish universal opt-out mechanisms.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr10207ih
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