New NY Law to regulate social media algorithms for minors …
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The law: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7694/amendment/A
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill into law that aims to protect children and teens from social media feeds, making her the latest government official to push for more platform restrictions in hopes of improving young users’ mental health.
The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, which passed the state legislature on June 7, aims to restrict their “addictive feeds” and algorithms for any users under the age of 18. The guidelines include:
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Users under 18 will not experience addictive feeds on social media platforms unless parental consent is granted.
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Social media platforms are prohibited from sending notifications to users under 18 between midnight and 6 a.m.
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Online sites are prohibited from collecting, using, sharing or selling personal data of any users under the age of 18, unless there is informed parental consent or it’s necessary for the platform.
New York’s law will be enacted 180 days after New York Attorney General Letitia James finalizes guidelines. After that, social media platforms that violate the law will face a $5,000 fine per violation.
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