Online Platforms Must Report Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Sales to DEA.
This law requires internet service providers and platforms (like social media) to report identifying information about users engaged in the illegal sale or distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or counterfeit drugs to the DEA. The goal is to curb the online proliferation of dangerous substances and enhance public safety. Importantly, the law explicitly states that companies are not required to monitor private communications or break encryption.
Key points
Internet platforms must report account details (IP, user ID, etc.) to the DEA if they gain actual knowledge of illegal trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or counterfeit prescription drugs.
The law includes privacy safeguards: companies are not required to monitor user content, actively search for violations, or decrypt end-to-end encrypted communications.
Companies that knowingly fail to report known drug trafficking activities face significant financial penalties (up to $380,000 for subsequent violations).
Law enforcement officers are prohibited from submitting reports to providers themselves to bypass legal procedures.
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