HB1753 HI enrolled

Relating To Social Media.

Personal Information Deceptive Practices AG Deletion Sensitive Personal Information Social Media Platforms User Accounts privacy

Plain-English summary

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill requires social media platforms to allow users to easily delete their accounts and erase all associated personal information.

2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:**
   - Provide a clear and accessible way for users to delete their accounts.
   - Ensure that all personal and sensitive information is permanently erased upon account deletion.
   - Avoid deceptive practices that make it difficult for users to delete their accounts.

3. **DEADLINES:**
   - Effective Date: July 1, 2027.

4. **PENALTIES:**
   - The Attorney General can take legal action against platforms that violate these requirements, which may include fines and other penalties.

5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses using social media platforms will need to ensure compliance with these requirements to avoid legal issues. This may involve updating their account management processes and ensuring transparency with users about data deletion.

Source description

Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

Not legal advice. Summaries are generated by AI from publicly available bill text and may contain errors or omissions. Always consult counsel before making compliance decisions.