Social Media Companies' Liability for Harm to Children
This new law aims to hold social media companies accountable for physical or mental harm to children under 16 resulting from their service use. Citizens who have suffered harm will be able to seek compensation in court, potentially improving online safety for children and prompting companies to better protect young users.
Key points
Social media companies can be sued for physical or mental harm to children under 16.
Victims can seek damages, including punitive damages and legal fees.
Companies can avoid liability if they prove they took reasonable steps to ascertain user age and did not know the user was under 16.
The act takes effect 180 days after enactment and does not apply to prior uses.
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