Bill No. 1275 aims to enhance the protection of minors on social media platforms by implementing strict age verification requirements and limiting access for users under the age of 16. The bill prohibits social media companies from allowing minors under 16 to create accounts and requires those aged 16 and 17 to obtain express consent from a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, social media companies must verify the age of account holders and may utilize third-party vendors for reasonable age verification methods, such as digitized identification cards or government-issued IDs.

The bill also outlines specific restrictions on how social media platforms can handle the personal information of minors, including prohibiting the processing of such data if it poses a substantial risk to their privacy or well-being. Violations of these provisions can be reported to the Office of the Attorney General, which has the authority to enforce penalties against non-compliant social media companies. Furthermore, the bill establishes that commercial entities or third-party vendors involved in age verification must not retain identifying information longer than necessary, ensuring the privacy of minors is upheld.