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This page provides general educational information about cybersecurity laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice, legal interpretation, or a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney and verify current requirements directly from official government sources before making compliance decisions. DecipherU is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
Kids Online Safety Act
KOSA passed the U.S. Senate in July 2024 with strong bipartisan support (91-3 vote). It requires covered platforms to provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive features, and opt out of personalized algorithmic recommendations. Platforms must perform annual audits assessing risks to minors. The bill awaits House action as of April 2026.
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Key Requirements
Section 3 (Duty of Care)
Covered platforms must act in the best interests of minors by preventing and mitigating harms including mental health disorders, bullying, sexual exploitation, and promotion of dangerous activities
Section 4 (Safeguards for Minors)
Platforms must provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive product features, and opt out of personalized algorithmic recommendations
Section 5 (Annual Audit)
Covered platforms must conduct annual independent audits assessing risks of harm to minors and the effectiveness of safeguards
How Does KOSA Affect Cybersecurity Careers?
KOSA creates demand for privacy engineers specializing in age verification and minor protection systems. GRC analysts at social media and technology companies must build compliance programs around minor safety requirements. Security professionals need to implement age-appropriate access controls and content filtering without compromising adult privacy.
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Read the full text of KOSA at the official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1409
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KOSA in cybersecurity?
KOSA passed the U.S. Senate in July 2024 with strong bipartisan support (91-3 vote). It requires covered platforms to provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive features, and opt out of personalized algorithmic recommendations. Platforms must perform annual audits assessing risks to minors. The bill awaits House action as of April 2026.
How does KOSA affect cybersecurity careers?
KOSA creates demand for privacy engineers specializing in age verification and minor protection systems. GRC analysts at social media and technology companies must build compliance programs around minor safety requirements. Security professionals need to implement age-appropriate access controls and content filtering without compromising adult privacy.
What are the penalties for KOSA non-compliance?
FTC enforcement actions; no private right of action; state AG civil enforcement
Educational Information Only
This page provides general educational information about cybersecurity laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice, legal interpretation, or a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney and verify current requirements directly from official government sources before making compliance decisions. DecipherU is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
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