App Store Accountability Act

The App Store Accountability Act requires major app stores (those with over 5 million U.S. users) to verify the age of new users and obtain parental consent for minors before they can download apps or make in-app purchases. App stores must clearly display age ratings, protect age verification data, and notify parents of significant changes to apps used by minors. App developers must verify user age through the app store's system, cannot enforce contracts against minors without parental consent, and must display age ratings in plain language. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements, with states also having authority to take action in certain cases.