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Legislation seeks to protect the mental health of Florida youth and combat bullying on social media, promoting a safer environment
From January 1st, One new law na Florida prohibits children under the age of 14 years to use social networks.
This legislation was created to protect young people's mental health and combat online bullying, a growing concern in EUA.
Criticism of the new legislation and its implications
Despite its goals, a new law faces criticism for concluding that it infringes on freedom of expression.
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Enforcement of the law has been suspended until a district judge reviews the case in February.
The proposal received support from the governor Ron De Santis and was led by the Speaker of the Florida House, Paul renner.
DeSantis argues that social media has a negative impact on children.
With this, the legislation seeks to mitigate these effects, requiring that adolescents of 14 e 15 years obtain parental permission to access these platforms.
Obligations for social media companies
Those responsible for popular applications like Facebook e TikTok are now required to remove accounts of minors 14 years. In addition, they must implement age verification mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new law.
The legislation also provides for civil actions that can result in fines of up to US$ 50.000 for companies that do not follow the new rules.
This measure aims to pressure companies to be more responsible regarding access by minors.
Lawsuits against the new law
Entities like the CCIA and the coalition NetChoice have already filed lawsuits against the new law, arguing that it hurt the first amendment of the Constitution of the EUA.
They claim that the legislation creates obstacles to accessing information online, affecting both minors and adults.
The Vice-President of CCIA highlighted that the legislation compromises fundamental rights.
However, the Free Speech Coalition also spoke out against the measure, considering it a form of state censorship.
The Future of Florida's New Law
Although the new law has come into force, its effective application shall be suspended until the judgment in February.
Therefore, the outcome of this case could have a significant impact on social media regulation not only in Florida, but across the country.
