Two States Can Now Restrict Social Media Access—Here’s What To Do Next
Summary
Two federal appeals courts have allowed Florida and Georgia to enforce laws that will age-gate and restrict young people's access to social media. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) opposes these laws, arguing they infringe on minors' rights to play, speak, and learn online, and increase privacy risks for adults. EFF is encouraging users affected by these restrictions to document their experiences to help challenge the laws.
IFF Assessment
These laws restrict user access to online platforms and increase privacy risks, which is detrimental to defenders of digital freedom and privacy.
Defender Context
These state-level laws highlight a growing trend of government regulation aimed at controlling online content and access, particularly for minors. Defenders should monitor such policy developments as they can impact user privacy, free expression, and the overall digital landscape. Understanding how these restrictions are enforced and their real-world impact is crucial for advocating against overly broad or privacy-invasive measures.