Why This Matters
This bill aims to protect minors by preventing them from having accounts on certain social media platforms and ensuring their personal data is deleted when their accounts are closed. It addresses concerns about the safety and privacy of young users online.
If you have a child who uses social media, they may no longer be able to have an account on certain platforms.
Affects: Minors who use social media platforms and their families.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill stops certain online platforms from letting minors create accounts. 2. Platforms must find and delete accounts of users they know are minors. 3. Minors will have their personal data deleted when their accounts are closed. 4. Users can request their data for 90 days after their account is deleted. 5. States can take legal action if they believe a platform violates this law.
Who is affected?
Minors who use social media platforms and their families.