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EFF to Governor Newsom: Veto California's AB 1709

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto Assembly Bill 1709, which bans social media use for individuals under 16 and restricts essential features of online platforms. This bill could severely limit young people's access to constitutionally protected speech and personal data privacy while also increasing the risk of data breaches and legal conflicts with existing legislation.

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