CaliforniaNew California Law Targets Child Sexual Exploitation OnlineCalifornia tech companies will now be fined up to $4 million for failing to take down sexually explicit content of minors within three days.SavePrintThe icons of mobile apps are seen on the screen of a smart phone in New Delhi, India, on May 26, 2021. Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty ImagesCarol Cassis10/9/2023|Updated: 10/10/20230:00X 1California tech companies will now be fined up to $4 million for failing to take down sexually explicit content of minors within three days, according to a new bill signed into law Oct. 8 by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.The law will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentCarol CassisAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCalifornia Bans 4 ‘Toxic’ Food AdditivesOct 11, 2023Self-Driving Car Service to Launch in Southern CaliforniaOct 10, 2023Disneyland Resort Slashes Children’s Ticket Prices for Early Next YearOct 07, 2023California’s Health Care Shortages Are Getting Worse: Former Hospital ExecutiveOct 06, 2023Related TopicsCalifornia legislatureGavin Newsomchild sexual exploitation