Alaska HB318 regulates social media platforms to protect minors from harmful design features and data collection practices.

HB318 mandates that social media platforms provide minors in Alaska with a content delivery system free from addictive design features by default. Platforms may only use such features if parental consent is obtained. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting or retaining personal data beyond what is necessary for service provision, sharing precise location data, making accounts public by default, and sending notifications during school hours or between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Alaska HB318 regulates social media platforms to protect minors from harmful design features and data collection practices.

HB318 mandates that social media platforms provide minors in Alaska with a content delivery system free from addictive design features by default. Platforms may only use such features if parental consent is obtained. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting or retaining personal data beyond what is necessary for service provision, sharing precise location data, making accounts public by default, and sending notifications during school hours or between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.