New bill aims to regulate minors' social media access for safety and privacy

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-04 10:52:26

A new bill, S. 278: Kids Off Social Media Act, aims to regulate social media access for minors to promote safety and privacy. The bill prohibits users under 13 from accessing social media, limits personalized content for users under 17, mandates termination of accounts for children under 13, and restricts social media use in schools.

Major social media companies like Meta Platforms (FB), Snap Inc. (SNAP), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) would be impacted by the bill’s requirements to terminate accounts for users under 13 and limit personalized recommendations for under-17 users. Enforcement measures and public awareness campaigns may be included to ensure compliance with the new regulations.



Read more at Nasdaq: New Bill: Senator Brian Schatz introduces S. 278: Kids Off Social Media Act