Rights & Ethics
Minimum age
Statutory age threshold triggering child-protection duties.
Definition
The legally defined age threshold specified or referenced in the Act that determines who is considered a child user; PSEs are required to publish this minimum age, apply age-verification measures as appropriate, and implement associated child-protection procedures in line with implementing regulations.
Related Terms
Child user
A user classified as a child under the Act....
Minors
Users known to be under a certain age, typically 18 in California law, requiring heightened protection....
Known minor
A user the provider knows is under 18 years old....
Parental consent
Authorized approval from a minor's parent or guardian....
Personal identifying information
Data that identifies or could identify a minor....