Why some LGBTQ+ groups oppose the current Kids Online Safety Act …
Mar 27, 2024 · Major national groups withdrew their opposition after the bill was revised — but some groups, especially in states with restrictive laws, say it could still be a threat. When the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was introduced in Congress two years ago, it set off alarm bells for many LGBTQ+ groups.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) provides children, adolescents, and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against threats to young people's health and wellbeing online.
What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed …
Jul 31, 2024 · Now, a bill aiming to protect kids from the harms of social media, gaming sites and other online platforms has passed in the Senate with overwhelming support. Its fate is less certain in the House, but President Biden has indicated he would sign it if it passes.
The Kids Online Safety Act: Protecting LGBTQ+ Children
May 23, 2023 · The newly reintroduced Kids Online Safety Act was revised so that LGBTQ+ content would not be interpreted as harmful to children, and ensures that young people on the internet are not restricted from deliberately and independently searching for specific content.
LGBTQ advocates ask leadership to torpedo Kids Online Safety Act
Dec 10, 2024 · Advocates for the LGBTQ community asked Democratic congressional leaders to reject the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), arguing Monday that it could stifle access to important information online.
Lawmakers revise Kids Online Safety Act to address LGBTQ …
Feb 15, 2024 · The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is getting closer to becoming a law, which would make social platforms significantly more responsible for protecting children who use their products. With...
Human rights, LGBTQ+ organizations oppose Kids Online Safety Act …
Nov 28, 2022 · Dozens of human rights and LGBTQ+ organizations wrote to members of Congress Monday opposing a kids' online safety bill they argue would not actually help make the Internet a better place for children and teens.
Senate may soon pass 2 child online safety bills ... - LGBTQ Nation
Jul 25, 2024 · Activists fear Republicans will use the laws to block queer youth from seeing age-appropriate LGBTQ+ content online. The Senate will vote this week on two child online safety bills, both of which...
Schumer, LGBTQ+ advocates back updated kids online safety bill - The Hill
Feb 15, 2024 · The Kids Online Safety Act will require social media companies to design their products with the safety of kids and teens in mind, provide parents tools to protect their kids and give...
Kids Online Safety Act - Wikipedia
Kids Online Safety Act; Long title: A bill to protect the safety of children on the internet. Acronyms (colloquial) KOSA: Announced in: ... state attorneys general would’ve enforced the duty of care provisions, but due to concerns from LGBTQ activist groups, it was changed to be enforced by the FTC. [30] Legislative history. Congress Short ...