New York Governor signs bill to protect minors, including ban on SNS notifications between 0:00 and 6:00
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New York Governor Kathy Hawkle signed two bills on June 20, 2024, aimed at protecting minors from the addictive nature of social media.
Governor Hochul Joins Attorney General James and Bill Sponsors to Sign Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online | Governor Kathy Hochul
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-joins-attorney-general-james-and-bill-sponsors-sign-nation-leading-legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill targeting addictive social media platforms: 'Our kids are in distress' - CBS News
New York bans 'addictive feeds' for teens - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/20/24182396/new-york-governor-social-media-law-parental-consent-algorithms
One of the bills Governor Hawke signed this time is called the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act , which requires parental consent before social media companies can display 'addictive feeds' that use recommendation algorithms to children under the age of 18.
It also prohibits social media platforms from sending notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent. The bill will take effect 180 days after New York Attorney General Letitia James finalizes the exact rules and guidelines, and social media companies will be subject to fines of up to $5,000 for each violation if they violate these requirements.
'The purpose of the bill is to protect children's mental health from addictive feeds used on social media platforms and sleep disorders caused by night-time use of social media,' a source close to the bill said.
Additionally, Governor Hawkle also signed a bill called the '
The New York State Child Data Protection Act also imposes civil penalties of $5,000 for each violation, which will take effect one year after the bill is enacted.
'New York State minors are subject to powerful forces beyond their control. The algorithms used on social media are addictive,' Governor Hawke told CBS. 'By curbing addictive feeds and protecting children's personal data, we will create a safer digital environment, giving parents peace of mind and creating a brighter future for New York's young people.'
On the other hand, some technology companies argue that the law would restrict free speech online and violate the First Amendment. Meta told CBS, 'We don't support every aspect of the bill, but we do support requiring parental consent to obtain apps from the app store.'
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