South Carolina H 3405: App Store Accountability Act

The South Carolina "App Store Accountability Act" (H. 3405) adds specific requirements for app store providers:

1. Age Verification: App store providers are required to determine and verify the age category of users in South Carolina before allowing app downloads, purchases, or usage.
2. Parental Consent: App stores must to obtain verifiable parental consent on a per-download or per-purchase basis by default. Providers must also offer parents the capability to block apps inappropriate for their children's age.
3. Age Ratings and Content Description: It is required that age ratings and content descriptors for apps be prominently and accurately displayed to assist parents in monitoring their child’s app usage.
4. Advisory Committee: An advisory committee will be established to increase transparency and consistency in app age ratings. This committee will consist of parents, child welfare groups, content creators, and developers.
5. Enforcement and Penalties: The Attorney General will enforce this legislation, with potential fines for violations. Parents may bring civil actions against non-compliant app store providers or developers for redress.