Parental Data Rights: Access and Control over Minor Children's Social Media Accounts.
This Act grants parents the right to demand full access to data and the ability to delete the social media accounts of their minor children (under 18). If a company denies this request, parents can file a civil lawsuit seeking injunctive relief, punitive damages (including treble damages for failure to notify), and legal costs. Social media companies are also required to collect parental contact information and notify them when a minor creates an account.
Key points
Parents gain the right to access all data regarding their minor child's use of a social media service.
Parents can request the deletion of a minor child's account and all associated data; denial allows for a civil lawsuit.
Social media companies must collect parental contact information and notify the parent when a minor child creates an account.
Failure to notify the parent can lead to treble punitive damages in a civil action against the company.
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