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California new law: Tech companies liable for more child harm
加州新法案：科技公司对儿童伤害承担更多责任
California State Legislature·Published 2026-09-11·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-09-14
California has passed a new law that requires tech companies to take more responsibility for child harm caused by negligence, with fines up to $1 million for violations.
What it means for you
• Tech companies must take higher responsibility, needing to strengthen content moderation and risk control to avoid child harm from negligence• Violations will face high fines, increasing compliance costs and risks• Companies must immediately assess existing systems to ensure compliance with the new regulations after the law takes effect
What to do
ComplianceImmediately assess current content moderation and risk control mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new law
ComplianceDevelop internal policies to clearly define responsibilities for child-related content and processes for handling violations
FinancePrepare for potential legal lawsuits and fines, and adjust business strategies to reduce risk
Key dates
2026-09-11Published
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