The state of California has passed a law, AB 2426, which will see stricter regulations around the sale of digital media. It builds on existing false advertising laws and includes games, films, books, and music.
Online shops will now have to make it clear that customers are just buying a license to the product. They do not own it outright if it is an online download.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law earlier this week (Sept. 24) and it will come into effect in 2025.
Why was AB 2426 passed?