Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), along with other organizations, opposes the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate. The groups raise concerns about the Act, including constitutional and privacy issues, and the consistent enforcement of content-based laws. They argue that KOSA’s Duty of Care requirements may lead to excessive content filtering, restricting access to educational and lifesaving information protected by the First Amendment. Additionally, the Act could lead to privacy-invasive age verification measures, which pose risks to both young people and adults. Despite ongoing discussions with Senate members, these concerns remain unaddressed. The organizations urge the Senate to vote against the legislation unless these issues are resolved.
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