LGBT Tech Voices Critical Concerns Over KOSA in TechPolicy.Press Feature

In a TechPolicy.Press article titled “Reactions to the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act Passing the Senate,” LGBT Tech is quoted voicing strong objections to the legislation’s vague language and potential risks for LGBTQ+ communities. The feature underscores that even well-intentioned laws like KOSA could inadvertently silence marginalized voices.

In the article, LGBT Tech’s Deputy Director and General Counsel, Carlos Gutierrez, is cited emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny:

“LGBT Tech has been unwavering in voicing our continued concerns around KOSA, in particular the risks its language poses for the LGBTQ+ community.”

Gutierrez robustly argues that the bill’s sweeping “duty of care” provisions could threaten free expression, especially when enforcement relies on unclear definitions of harm:

“…The bill’s vague requirements and potential for overreach continue to threaten the constitutionally protected speech of marginalized communities like ours.”