Plain English Summary
This bill requires social media platforms with over 1 million U.S. users to protect North Carolina users' data privacy and prohibits using minors' personal information in algorithmic recommendation systems. The bill sets default privacy protections for minors, requires clear data disclosures, allows users to control how their data is used, and creates a state task force to monitor compliance. Violations become enforceable as unfair business practices starting January 1, 2027.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects children from harmful social media practices by preventing addictive algorithms and manipulative design features that exploit minors. They contend the bill addresses documented links between social media use and depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in young people, while also giving all users transparency about data collection and meaningful control over their personal information.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue the bill may be difficult for platforms to implement and could conflict with federal law and Section 230 protections for online platforms. They contend the broad definitions of personal information and algorithmic recommendations could impose significant compliance costs, potentially disadvantaging smaller platforms, and that the private right of action allowing minors to sue could lead to extensive litigation.
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Sponsors
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Representative · District 12
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Representative · District 84
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Representative · District 14
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Representative · District 113
Cosponsors (13)
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 56
Representative · District 26
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Representative · District 41
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 81
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 78
Representative · District 32