Perspective: App stores are exploiting our children. We must change that
App stores are the digital gatekeepers of our children’s lives, and yet they routinely treat kids like adults
Imagine a bank where children as young as 13 are allowed to sign contracts for car loans, high-limit credit cards, or even connect with risky foreign investors. This same bank hides the fine print, misleads young customers and profits by exploiting their personal data — including selling it to international adversaries. If parents step in, the bank assures them there’s nothing to worry about, even when that’s far from the truth. When problems inevitably arise, the bank blames parents for not doing enough.
By Dawn Hawkins, Todd Weiler, Melissa McKay, Michael Toscano | deseret.com