Iowa HF278 mandates parental authorization for minors to create social media accounts, outlines penalties, and defines applicability.

Iowa HF278, the Social Media Parental Authorization Act, requires social media companies to obtain parental authorization before allowing minors to create accounts. It defines parental authorization as a written or digital statement signed by a minor and their parent or guardian. The bill prohibits companies from collecting data from minors without parental authorization and allows parents to access and control their minor's account. It also permits the attorney general to bring civil actions against companies for violations, with penalties up to $1,000 per violation.

Iowa HF278 mandates parental authorization for minors to create social media accounts, outlines penalties, and defines applicability.

Iowa HF278, the Social Media Parental Authorization Act, requires social media companies to obtain parental authorization before allowing minors to create accounts. It defines parental authorization as a written or digital statement signed by a minor and their parent or guardian. The bill prohibits companies from collecting data from minors without parental authorization and allows parents to access and control their minor's account. It also permits the attorney general to bring civil actions against companies for violations, with penalties up to $1,000 per violation.