Technology (Digital Government)

Senate Bill 5708, titled "Protecting Washington children online," aims to enhance online safety and privacy for minors in Washington state. The bill requires businesses providing online services, products, or features likely to be accessed by minors to either estimate user age or apply minor-level privacy protections to all users. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining personal information from minors under 13, with an exception for age verification. Data collected for age estimation must not be used for other purposes or retained longer than necessary.