Algorithmic Justice: Transparency, Anti-Discrimination, and Data Portability for Online Platforms
This law mandates transparency for online platforms, requiring them to disclose how their algorithms select and moderate content. Crucially, it bans the use of algorithms to discriminate against users in areas like housing, employment, credit, and education based on protected characteristics. Citizens gain a private right to sue platforms for specific violations and the ability to move their personal data to other services.
Key points
Ban on Discrimination: Platforms cannot use algorithms to unfairly deny or limit opportunities in housing, jobs, credit, or education based on race, gender, or other protected traits.
Algorithm Transparency: Companies must explain what personal data their algorithms collect and how they prioritize or suppress content shown to users.
Data Portability Right: Users can access their personal data in a usable format and transfer it to other online platforms without hindrance.
Public Ad Library: Platforms (except small businesses) must maintain a public, searchable library of advertisements, including targeting criteria.
Individual Enforcement: Citizens can bring civil lawsuits against platforms that violate specific anti-discrimination rules and seek damages (minimum $2,500 or actual damages).
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