Keeping kids safe online and giving parents more control is the crux of one bill filed in the Texas legislature this session.
PUBLISHED 4:48 PM CST Mar. 01, 2023AUSTIN, Texas — Rep. Shelby Slawson, R-Stephenville, filed House Bill 18. It’s one of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s top priorities.
When teenagers scroll on social media, companies are collecting data for targeted ads and the algorithm, which feeds users content they’re most likely to interact with. Rep. Slawson’s bill would require online platforms to get parental consent before obtaining data from teens over 13 years old, allow parents to delete data that’s collected on their children, and allow parents to opt-out of “addiction-inducing algorithmic targeting.
She’s also concerned about trends that show social media use can lead to self-harm, substance abuse, or other mental health issues. As a mom, Rep. Slawson is looking out for her own daughters as well. Adams thinks parents should be able to opt their kids out of the algorithm, as is suggested in Rep. Slawson’s bill.
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