Texas law requiring age verification for App Store users takes effect June 4
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Marko Zivkovic
Summary
Texas's new App Store Accountability Act, taking effect June 4, 2025, requires Apple and Google to verify the ages of Texas-based App Store users. Despite Apple's objections, the law mandates age assurance and parental consent for minors creating new Apple Accounts in Texas. Apple has outlined updated App Store rules on its Developer website to comply with the legislation.
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· 3 pulledDespite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.
In May 2025, the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users.
Apple explained that new Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to 'age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minor'
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