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North Carolina Personal Data Privacy Act and Social Media Safety Act establish privacy rights and age verification requirements for social media.

The North Carolina Personal Data Privacy Act and Social Media Safety Act establish privacy rights for consumers and set age verification requirements for social media platforms. The act defines key terms such as "controller," "processor," and "personal data." It mandates that controllers provide clear privacy notices, allow consumers to access and correct their data, and establish opt-out mechanisms for data sales and targeted advertising. Social media companies must verify the age of users and prevent minors from creating accounts without parental consent.