07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 14:01
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Kid's Online Safety Act,bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis that protects children online and holds Big Tech accountable.
"Our kids deserve to be safe when they go online, and parents must have access to the tools and resources to protect their children from online harm," said Senator Tillis. "This commonsense legislation protects our children from harm online by ensuring social media companies promote a safe and transparent environment. I'm glad the Senate came together to pass this bipartisan legislation."
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The Kids Online Safety Act provides young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online harms. The bill requires social media platforms to put the well-being of children first, ensuring an environment that is safe by default. The legislation requires independent audits by experts and academic researchers to ensure that social media platforms are taking meaningful steps to address risks to kids. <_o3a_p>
Specifically, The Kids Online Safety Act: <_o3a_p>
Full text of the bill is available HERE.
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