California AB1946 mandates social media platforms to promptly remove and block child sexual abuse material and report such instances to authorities.

California AB1946 requires social media platforms to implement a reporting mechanism for users to flag child sexual abuse material. Platforms must block and remove such material within 48 hours if it meets specific criteria, including being reasonably believed to depict child sexual abuse and being displayed, stored, or hosted on the platform. The bill also mandates platforms to report identified material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline. Failure to comply can result in civil penalties up to $250,000 per day.

California AB1946 mandates social media platforms to promptly remove and block child sexual abuse material and report such instances to authorities.

California AB1946 requires social media platforms to implement a reporting mechanism for users to flag child sexual abuse material. Platforms must block and remove such material within 48 hours if it meets specific criteria, including being reasonably believed to depict child sexual abuse and being displayed, stored, or hosted on the platform. The bill also mandates platforms to report identified material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline. Failure to comply can result in civil penalties up to $250,000 per day.