Increased Digital Platform Transparency and Data Access for Researchers
This new law aims to increase the transparency of large online platforms, such as social media, by allowing independent researchers access to data for studies. This will help understand the impact of these platforms on society while protecting user privacy. Citizens will gain better insight into algorithm operations and content moderation, potentially affecting their online experiences.
Key points
Online platforms (e.g., social media with over 50 million users) must provide data to independent researchers for studies, adhering to strict privacy protection rules.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will oversee the research program, approve projects, and set data security guidelines.
The Act provides legal protection for platforms that share data in compliance with regulations and for researchers who adhere to privacy rules.
Platforms will be required to publicly disclose information about algorithms, advertisements, content moderation, and provide data on widely disseminated content and major public accounts.
Violations of the rules by platforms or researchers may result in financial penalties and other enforcement actions.
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