S.514

Social Media Control in IT Act aims to protect North Carolina users' data privacy and prevent algorithmic recommendations for minors.

The Social Media Control in IT Act establishes stringent data privacy protections for North Carolina users, particularly minors, on social media platforms. The act mandates that platforms must obtain explicit consent before collecting any user-related data. It prohibits the use of personal information from minors in algorithmic recommendation systems unless the user has expressly consented. The act also requires platforms to configure default privacy settings to the highest level for minors, including disabling features that could lead to addiction or dependency.