Parental Data Rights Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Parental Data Rights Act

This bill establishes parental notification requirements for social media companies that allow minors to create accounts.

Specifically, the bill requires a social media company to (1) collect contact information of a parent or guardian at the time a minor child creates an account, and (2) notify a parent or guardian when a minor child creates an account.

It authorizes a civil action against a social media company that fails to provide, upon request, access to the minor's usage data or the ability to delete a minor's account and associated data.

Congress
118

Number
S - 564

Introduced on
2023-02-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Parental Data Rights Act

This bill establishes parental notification requirements for social media companies that allow minors to create accounts.

Specifically, the bill requires a social media company to (1) collect contact information of a parent or guardian at the time a minor child creates an account, and (2) notify a parent or guardian when a minor child creates an account.

It authorizes a civil action against a social media company that fails to provide, upon request, access to the minor's usage data or the ability to delete a minor's account and associated data.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to permit parents to bring a civil action against social media companies that fail to provide parental access and data control rights with respect to the social media accounts of minor children, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Law

Potential Impact
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Family relationships
Internet, web applications, social media

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/20/2023

Parental Data Rights Act

This bill establishes parental notification requirements for social media companies that allow minors to create accounts.

Specifically, the bill requires a social media company to (1) collect contact ...


Latest Action2/28/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.