This bill seeks to enhance the regulation of electronic and social media communications by imposing new requirements on social media platforms. Key provisions mandate that these platforms publicly disclose their content management practices, publish acceptable use policies, and provide transparency reports biannually. It establishes a user complaint system for reporting illegal content or policy violations, outlines procedures for content removal and appeals, and prohibits censorship based on user viewpoints. Additionally, users are granted a cause of action against platforms that fail to comply with these regulations.
The legislation also addresses unsolicited commercial e-mails, prohibiting misleading messages and requiring specific identifiers in subject lines. It mandates that senders provide a means for recipients to opt-out of mailing lists and prohibits the sale of e-mail addresses from individuals who have opted out. The bill introduces penalties for transmitting obscene e-mails without proper subject lines and offers immunity to telecommunications carriers and e-mail service providers under certain conditions. Overall, the bill aims to improve transparency, protect user rights, and regulate the conduct of social media platforms and e-mail communications.