Software Group Urges Congress to Opt Out of Passing KOSA
Congress should think twice about moving ahead with the proposed Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), the Software & Information Industry Association said in a policy post Thursday. “As Congress searches for solutions, it’s critical that leaders consider the unintended consequences of sweeping privacy legislation and work toward protections that truly keep kids safe.”
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SIIA said one problem is that “while KOSA is supposed to protect children and their private data online, the bill may force them to surrender even more personal information.” That’s because KOSA would require age verification that “would force platforms to collect sensitive data to identify minors online.”
“Lawmakers must reject privacy legislation that, in practice, would fail to achieve its stated objectives and instead lead to a loss of First Amendment rights, less innovation, and ultimately a less private internet,” added SIIA.