Hacker News with Generative AI: Legislation

Social media ban for children under 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament (apnews.com)
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
Social Media, Children, Australia, Legislation, Online Safety
4 points by nomilk 2 hours ago | 0 comments
New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords (nytimes.com)
The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.
Real Estate, Politics, Legislation
19 points by mcargian 7 days ago | 5 comments
Canada passes new right to repair rules with the same old problem (theregister.com)
Digital software locks have just become flimsier in Canada with the passage of a pair of laws allowing for their bypass for repair and interoperability purposes.
Canada, Legislation, Software, Repair
16 points by rntn 8 days ago | 0 comments
Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can't say how TikTok (theguardian.com)
The Australian government has pledged to legislate an age limit of 16 years for social media access, with penalties for online platforms that do not comply.
Social Media, Australia, Legislation, Children, Technology
19 points by paulpauper 12 days ago | 12 comments
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s (bbc.co.uk)
Australia's government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.
Social Media, Australia, Legislation, Children, Policy
9 points by gniting 14 days ago | 1 comments
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s (bbc.com)
Australia's government says it will introduce world-first legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.
Social Media, Australia, Legislation, Children, Policy
10 points by andsoitis 14 days ago | 2 comments
House Speaker walks back plan to repeal CHIPS Act (theregister.com)
The US CHIPS and Science Act's future may depend on the outcome of Tuesday's Presidential Election after House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested the GOP would likely move to repeal the $280 billion funding bill if the party wins a majority in Congress.
Politics, US Government, Legislation, Technology
3 points by rbanffy 16 days ago | 0 comments
More states ban PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in more products (phys.org)
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam.
Environment, Legislation, Consumer Products, Chemicals
4 points by PaulHoule 16 days ago | 0 comments
Florida's new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach (theconversation.com)
Nearly a million Florida condo owners face an important deadline at the end of the year. That’s when a law passed in 2022 requires most Florida condo associations to submit inspection reports for their buildings and to collect money from owners to pay for any needed repairs.
Real Estate, Florida, Legislation, Condominiums
31 points by rntn 26 days ago | 11 comments
Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales (bbc.com)
The sale of single-use disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, the government has confirmed.
England, Wales, Vaping, Public Health, Legislation
149 points by nithinj 27 days ago | 156 comments
(UK) Government crackdown on single-use vapes (gov.uk)
New legislation to ban the sale of single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 has been laid in Parliament, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed today.
Government, Vaping, Legislation, UK, Environment
10 points by chris-orgmenta 28 days ago | 3 comments
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children (theguardian.com)
Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign against tech companies it says are “pitted against small children’s brains”.
Social Media, Children, Norway, Legislation, Technology
79 points by miles 28 days ago | 60 comments
Did DORA's last update create an encryption loophole? (evervault.com)
Through a series of legislations spanning 2022 to 2024, the European Union brought DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) into existence.
Security, Europe, Legislation, Regulation
12 points by chickie2 29 days ago | 10 comments
Online dating code will require Tinder, Hinge to act on dangerous users (abc.net.au)
Tinder, Hinge and other online dating platforms will have six months to become compliant with a dating code of conduct designed to make the matchmaker apps safer, after years of reported failures to act on incidences of sexual assaults enabled by their platforms.
Online Dating, Safety, Social Media, Legislation, Regulation
6 points by sunkcostisalie 29 days ago | 3 comments
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users (arstechnica.com)
Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation.
Telecommunications, Mobile Phones, Consumer Rights, Legislation, Regulation
204 points by LorenDB 31 days ago | 209 comments
Kennedy, Merkley introduce bill to end TSA facial recognition (2023) (senate.gov)
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in introducing the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 to safeguard Americans from facial recognition screenings that the federal government is implementing at airports across the country.
Privacy, Facial Recognition, Government, Legislation
124 points by samename 34 days ago | 82 comments
Understanding the EU AI Act's Impact and Ripple Effects in the US (informationweek.com)
The recent passage of the EU AI Act is a watershed moment.
Artificial Intelligence, Legislation, Europe, United States, Impact Analysis
3 points by gk1 35 days ago | 1 comments
UK considering making USB-C the common charging standard, following the EU (neowin.net)
Following moves by both the European Union and India to implement USB-C as the default charging port for all consumer devices, the British government has now begun a consultation on whether it should follow suit and implement a common standard for charging, and if this should be USB-C.
Technology, Legislation, Standardization, Consumer Electronics, United Kingdom
22 points by speckx 38 days ago | 13 comments
California first state to ban 'sell by' 'best before' label to reduce food waste (fortune.com)
California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.
Food Waste, California, Legislation, Sustainability, Consumerism
42 points by paulpauper 44 days ago | 62 comments
California bans sell-by dates (foodandwine.com)
On September 28, California became the first state to ban “sell-by” dates, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at combating food waste.
Food Waste, Legislation, California
203 points by noworld 45 days ago | 284 comments
Gavin Newsom Bans California from Requiring ID to Vote (newsweek.com)
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that prevents local governments from requiring voters to present identification at the polls, a law aimed at curbing conservative efforts in cities like Huntington Beach.
Politics, Elections, California, Legislation
19 points by mgh2 46 days ago | 60 comments
SolarWinds security chief calls for tighter cyber laws (ft.com)
Cybersecurity, Legislation, SolarWinds
6 points by com 52 days ago | 3 comments
Gavin Newsom vetoes SB 1047 (gov.ca.gov)
Politics, California, Legislation
778 points by atlasunshrugged 53 days ago | 477 comments
Calif. Governor vetoes bill requiring opt-out signals for sale of user data (arstechnica.com)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required makers of web browsers and mobile operating systems to let consumers send opt-out preference signals that could limit businesses' use of personal information.
Privacy, California, Legislation, Data Privacy, Technology
7 points by blackeyeblitzar 55 days ago | 1 comments
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired (nytimes.com)
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired
Environmental Policy, California, Plastic Pollution, Legislation
7 points by edward 57 days ago | 1 comments
New California law requires one-click subscription cancellations (thedesk.net)
A new law in California will make it easier for consumers to cancel their streaming subscriptions and similar products when they enroll in automatic renewal of those services.
Consumer Rights, Legislation, California, Streaming Services
145 points by thunderbong 57 days ago | 72 comments
Calif. Governor vetoes bill requiring opt-out signals for sale of user data (arstechnica.com)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required makers of web browsers and mobile operating systems to let consumers send opt-out preference signals that could limit businesses' use of personal information.
Privacy, California, Legislation, Technology, Data
3 points by sebastian_z 58 days ago | 0 comments
Bill limits smartphone use in California schools (gov.ca.gov)
Building on his calls for school districts to restrict the use of smartphones on school campuses, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to adopt a policy limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.
Education, Technology, California, Legislation
43 points by cloudking 58 days ago | 76 comments
California law bans all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores (apnews.com)
“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
California, Environmental Policy, Plastic Pollution, Grocery Stores, Legislation
37 points by geox 59 days ago | 63 comments
Governor Newsom signs bill to protect kids from social media addiction (gov.ca.gov)
Moving to protect the health and well-being of youth on digital platforms, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 976 by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), which prohibits online platforms from knowingly providing an addictive feed to a minor without parental consent. The bill also prohibits social media platforms from sending notifications to minors during school hours and late at night.
Social Media, Children's Health, Legislation, California, Technology
66 points by Cyclone_ 61 days ago | 163 comments