Vermont - Age Appropriate Design Code Bill

Senate Bill S.289, introduced in Vermont on January 17, 2024, aims to create an age-appropriate design code. The bill applies to entities that collect personal data, operate within Vermont, and meet certain thresholds related to revenue or data collection. The bill mandates processing children's data in their best interest, conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment for online services accessed by children, and using clear language suited to the age of children. Moreover, it prohibits profiling children by default, unnecessary processing of precise geolocation data, and the use of dark patterns to obtain excessive personal data. If enacted, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2024.