Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
South Carolina Tightens Minors Platform Rules
Coverage from JD Supra, EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center, and others
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5
Latest Article
02/26
Active Days
21
Executive Summary
South Carolina enacted a new design code for online services, adding default protections, audits, and ad limits for minors while facing an immediate legal challenge
- South Carolina's Age-Appropriate Design Code took effect immediately on February 5, 2026
- The law applies to covered online services reasonably likely to be accessed by minors
- Services must use reasonable care in design and in handling minors personal data
- Covered services must publish annual independent audits by July 1 each year
- The law prohibits dark patterns, profiling minors, and targeted advertising to minors
- Users must get tools to disable certain features and opt out of personalized recommendations
- The attorney general enforces the statute and dark patterns may also trigger private claims
Quick Facts
- What: Enacted a design code restricting minors data use and targeting
- Where: South Carolina and services operating within its reach
- Why: To reduce privacy harms, dark patterns, and targeted advertising to minors
- Who: South Carolina lawmakers, the attorney general, and online services
- When: Signed February 5 2026 and effective immediately
Coverage Timeline: 21 Days
Featured Article
South Carolina enacted HB 3431 on February 5 2026 in South Carolina to regulate online services accessed by minors.
Additional Articles
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South Carolina enacted the age appropriate design code this week to curb minor data collection and dark patterns.
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South Carolina Governor signs act on February 5, 2026 to regulate minor oriented website design and advertising.
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States regulate minors data and design features; California began in 2022, Maryland faced stays, Vermont enacted in 2025; effect by 2027.
NetChoice files federal suit in South Carolina on February 9 challenging the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.