New Jersey S1437 mandates law enforcement to create a protocol for posting and removing social media updates about missing or wanted persons.
New Jersey S1437 requires the State Police and local police departments that use social media to establish a protocol for posting information about missing or wanted persons. The protocol must include a deadline of no more than six months for the removal of such posts once the issue is resolved. This law aims to prevent outdated information from causing harm, such as affecting a person's employment opportunities or subjecting them to unnecessary scrutiny.
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