California Law Requires All Operating Systems to Have Age Verification

The State of California's Digital Age Assurance Act, which was passed last year, will soon require every PC and mobile operating system provider to ask users for their age at account setup and then send the data to app developers. Although the California law does not take effect until 2027, this would affect Windows, Mac, and Linux PC users alike throughout the Golden State.

Mar 2, 2026 - 03:00
California Law Requires All Operating Systems to Have Age Verification
The State of California's Digital Age Assurance Act, which was passed last year, will soon require every PC and mobile operating system provider to ask users for their age at account setup and then send the data to app developers. Although the California law does not take effect until 2027, this would affect Windows, Mac, and Linux PC users alike throughout the Golden State.

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