State lawmakers are considering ways to require social media companies and digital service providers to better protect minors from online predators. The legislation received unanimous committee approval Wednesday. GOP Bill Sponsor Stephanie Dietz said it establishes parameters for social media companies, how they must regulate the internal algorithms to protect Kentucky children and their private information.
“Is not a government initiative that requires age verification or parental consent to access constitutionally protected speech. Instead, it gives parents and caregivers additional tools to keep their children safe online including the ability to temporarily or permanently deactivate the child’s account,” said Dietz.
