Bill > H4666

This bill establishes the Digital Choice Act, which creates new regulations for social media companies operating in South Carolina, focusing on user data control and interoperability. The legislation defines key terms like "social media service" and "personal data" and establishes several consumer rights, including the ability to access, delete, and transfer one's personal data across different platforms. Social media companies will be required to implement transparent, third-party-accessible interfaces that allow users to share their personal data between different services and enable third-party access to user-created content with user permission. The bill mandates that these interfaces use open protocols that are free from licensing fees and patent restrictions, and companies must ensure data privacy and security. The Department of Consumer Affairs will administer and enforce the law, with the ability to impose administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation and seek additional legal remedies. Consumers will gain specific rights, such as confirming what personal data is being processed, accessing and correcting their data, and opting out of targeted advertising or personal data sales. The bill aims to give users more control over their online data and promote competition between social media platforms by making data more portable and interoperable.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4666&session=126&summary=B