App Store Age Verification and Parental Consent Law (commonly called the Alabama App Store Accountability Act)
AL App Store ActRequires app stores to request and verify the age category (under 13, 13-15, 16-17, 18+) of Alabama account holders, link minors' accounts to a parent account, and obtain verifiable parental consent before a minor downloads or buys an app or makes in-app purchases. Developers must check age category and consent status through the app store and may use that data only for age-related protections and legal compliance. Age verification data must be minimized and encrypted.
Jurisdiction
Alabama
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
1/1/2027
Enforcing Authority
Alabama Attorney General (exclusive jurisdiction under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act)
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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