App Store Age Verification and Parental Consent Law (commonly called the Alabama App Store Accountability Act)

AL App Store Act
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Requires 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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