Florida S0898 mandates disclosure of foreign sponsorships and material connections for content creators.

Florida S0898, the Online Media Transparency Act, requires content creators to disclose sponsorships from foreign principals and material connections to foreign entities. Content creators must file full public disclosures with the Department of State, including details on the foreign principal's name, the creator's addresses, a business description, and payment amounts. The bill also mandates clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections within social media content, following Federal Trade Commission rules. Failure to disclose constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

Florida S0898 mandates disclosure of foreign sponsorships and material connections for content creators.

Florida S0898, the Online Media Transparency Act, requires content creators to disclose sponsorships from foreign principals and material connections to foreign entities. Content creators must file full public disclosures with the Department of State, including details on the foreign principal's name, the creator's addresses, a business description, and payment amounts. The bill also mandates clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections within social media content, following Federal Trade Commission rules. Failure to disclose constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice.