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As New York Finalizes New Social Media Rules, US Senate Considers Nationwide 'SCREEN' Act
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Developers building platforms accessible in New York will need to implement parental consent flows, alternative age assurance methods beyond government ID, and algorithmic feed restrictions for minor users starting in 2027. If the SCREEN Act passes, any service hosting even minimal adult content would need to integrate age verification tied to IP addresses, including VPN traffic, creating significant compliance and data retention challenges.
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New York's law starting January 25, 2027 prohibits algorithmic feeds and midnight-to-6-a.m. notifications for minors unless parental consent is obtained.
The SCREEN Act would require age verification for any service hosting even a single piece of sexually explicit content, extending to platforms like Netflix, Reddit, Discord, and Bluesky.
The SCREEN Act specifically targets VPN traffic by requiring age verification based on IP addresses, including known VPN addresses.
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