California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that requires online companies and app developers to give minors the ability to remove their online content, KVNU reports. The bill is similar to EU proposals for a right to be forgotten. “A minor with a juvenile record can petition the courts to have it expunged when he turns 18,” said an attorney specializing in Internet privacy. “This new law is akin to what’s already out there in traditional law.” While the law only applies to Californians, companies based outside of the state must comply when dealing with California residents.
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