New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
New York would restrict the way online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children’s personal information and let parents keep their kids from being bombarded by “addictive” feeds from accounts they don’t follow, under legislation proposed Wednesday.
The regulations sought by James and Gov. Kathy Hochul, both Democrats, are similar to rules already in place in Europe, where violations could incur fines worth a percentage of revenue, which could run into the billions of dollars for wealthy tech companies. The legislation also would let users block access to social media platforms from midnight to 6 a.m. and limit the hours a child spends on a site.
Another set of rules, the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, provide beefed-up data safeguards and rights for EU residents. Regulators slapped TikTok with a $366 million fine last month for breaching GDPR by failing to protect children’s privacy.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakersNew York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
Read more »
'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakersNew York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
Read more »
'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakersNew York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced legislation Wednesday that would restrict the ways online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children’s personal data. The legislation also would let parents opt their kids out of getting feeds curated by an algorithm, and instead offer content from users they already follow
Read more »
The Hottest New Restaurants in New York City This FallFrom a NoHo hotspot to a Fort Greene neighborhood haunt, here are the hottest new restaurant in New York City.
Read more »
New York lawmakers working to get New Yorkers stuck in Israel home as soon as possibleRep. Dan Goldman and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein are trying to work with airlines that have paused flights.
Read more »
New York U.S. Rep. George Santos faces new criminal charges including identity theft, fraudThe charges follow the indictment last week of Santos' former campaign finance chief Nancy Marks.
Read more »