New York: New Laws with Strict Data Requirements for Children – the SAFE Act and the CDPA

Data Strategy, Security & Privacy attorneys Mark Francis and Annie Ziesing co-authored an article for OneTrust DataGuidance discussing two significant new laws in New York aimed at protecting children's data privacy: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) Act and Child Data Protection Act (CDPA). The authors provide a comprehensive overview of these laws, including their scope, key requirements and enforcement mechanisms. They explain that the SAFE Act targets social media companies' use of addictive feeds for minors, while the CDPA imposes broader restrictions on collecting and processing personal data of users under 18. The article offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of children's data protection and the potential challenges these laws may face.

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