California SB780 would hold social media platforms liable for cyberbullying violations, allowing for civil actions and additional penalties.

California SB780, the Cyberbullying Protection Act, amends the Business and Professions Code to hold social media platforms liable for cyberbullying violations. Successful civil actions can result in injunctive relief, reasonable attorney’s fees, and costs. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense, with penalties including compensatory and punitive damages. The act's remedies are cumulative with other legal penalties, not supplanting them.

California SB780 would hold social media platforms liable for cyberbullying violations, allowing for civil actions and additional penalties.

California SB780, the Cyberbullying Protection Act, amends the Business and Professions Code to hold social media platforms liable for cyberbullying violations. Successful civil actions can result in injunctive relief, reasonable attorney’s fees, and costs. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense, with penalties including compensatory and punitive damages. The act's remedies are cumulative with other legal penalties, not supplanting them.