EPIC comments on Vermont Attorney General's proposed Age-Appropriate Design Code rules

What happened

On October 2, EPIC submitted comments on two proposed rules announced by the Vermont Attorney General to implement the state's Age-Appropriate Design Code. The rules target addictive design practices for minors and outline methods for age determination. EPIC urged more precise definitions of abusive designs and privacy‑preserving age‑assurance techniques.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The comments influence how Vermont will enforce its children‑safety law, shaping privacy‑friendly age verification and design standards.
• It relates to CA AADC. The regulations library explains what that law requires.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.
3. Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.