Connecticut SB 3 (CT SB 3)
Connecticut law protecting minors from addictive platform features and restricting unsolicited contact. Requires platforms to default to safest settings for accounts identified as minors.
Key Provisions
What CT SB 3 requires
Platforms must default to highest privacy and safety settings for minor accounts
Prohibits sending unsolicited communications (DMs) from adults to unconnected minors
Restricts addictive features: autoplay, infinite scroll, notifications designed to increase engagement
Geolocation data collection from minors prohibited without explicit informed consent
Platforms must provide parents with tools to supervise minor accounts
Connecticut AG enforcement authority; penalties under CUTPA (unfair trade practices)
Rule Categories Covered
Phosra enforcement categories for CT SB 3
Addictive Design Control
algorithmicDisables autoplay, infinite scroll, notification streaks, and other compulsive-use design patterns.
DM Restriction
access controlRestricts direct messaging to approved contacts or friends only, blocking messages from strangers.
Geolocation Opt-In
privacyEnsures location tracking is disabled by default, requiring explicit parental authorization to enable.
Platforms Affected
Platforms covered by CT SB 3
MCP Enforcement
Enforce CT SB 3 with a single API call
// Enforce CT SB 3 compliance
tool: trigger_child_enforcement
input: {
child_id: "ch_emma_01",
law: "CT_SB_3",
rules: [
"addictive_design_control",
"dm_restriction",
"geolocation_opt_in"]
}
→ Instagram enforcement applied ✓
→ TikTok enforcement applied ✓
→ Snapchat enforcement applied ✓
→ Discord enforcement applied ✓
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