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Introduced
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
In Committee
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 5.9 (commencing with 11549.75) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to technology.
AI Summary
This bill, the California Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (C-PATA), would require the Department of Technology to establish a process to solicit and approve research projects that analyze activity on internet platforms with at least 25 million monthly U.S. users. The bill would require platforms to provide qualified researchers with certain data and information, subject to privacy and cybersecurity safeguards. It would also require platforms to disclose information about content dissemination, advertising, and algorithm use. The bill would impose civil penalties for violations and provide certain liability protections for qualified researchers. The bill includes legislative findings justifying limitations on public access to platform information to protect user privacy and business sensitive information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. (on 04/19/2022)
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