The Economic Times

Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to know

New Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for child user engagement and data. Notifications will be restricted, and parents will gain legal recourse for violations. Children's data usage and algorithmic recommendations will face new limitations. The act seeks to balance technology's benefits with protections for young users.