Protection against circumvention

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-88-1405, under Deceptive Trade Practices.

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-88-1405

(a) A social media platform shall implement technological measures to prevent circumvention of age verification protocols, including without limitation:(1) Monitoring for suspicious activity, including without limitation the use of false or repeated credentials; and(2) Preventing a minor from accessing a platform by registering for an account outside of the State of Arkansas and then using the account within the State of Arkansas.

(1) Monitoring for suspicious activity, including without limitation the use of false or repeated credentials; and

(2) Preventing a minor from accessing a platform by registering for an account outside of the State of Arkansas and then using the account within the State of Arkansas.

(b) This section applies to all new accounts created twelve (12) months on and after April 21, 2025.