Social Media Ban for Users Under 16; Mandatory Account Deletion.
This law prohibits certain social media platforms from allowing individuals under the age of 16 to create or maintain accounts. Platforms must identify and terminate existing accounts belonging to known minors within approximately six months of the law taking effect. Upon termination, platforms must delete all personal data, though minors retain the right to request a copy of their data for 90 days.
Key points
Individuals under 16 are banned from creating or holding accounts on covered social media platforms.
Platforms must shut down existing accounts of known minors and delete their personal data.
Minors whose accounts are terminated have 90 days to request and receive a copy of their personal data.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General will enforce these new rules.
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