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This bill introduces the Social Media Algorithmic Control in Information Technology Act, which aims to protect North Carolina users, especially minors, from invasive social media data practices. The legislation requires social media platforms with over 1 million monthly active users to obtain explicit user consent before collecting or using personal data, provide clear disclosures about data collection, and offer users accessible mechanisms to view, modify, and delete their personal information. Crucially, the bill prohibits platforms from using algorithmic recommendation systems for minors, mandates privacy-focused default settings for underage users, and establishes protective measures like turning off notifications, interaction counts, and communication features by default. The bill creates a North Carolina Data Privacy Task Force to monitor compliance and report annually on social media's mental health impacts, and provides users with a private right of action to sue platforms for violations. Platforms found in breach of the act can face civil penalties, including compensatory and punitive damages, with the law becoming effective in October 2026. The state will appropriate $100,000 annually to support the implementation of these data privacy protections, reflecting a comprehensive approach to safeguarding user data and protecting vulnerable young users from potentially harmful social media practices.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S514