social media protections; minors

HB 2861, the "Protecting Children on Social Media Act," requires social media platforms in Arizona to implement specific privacy protections for minors. It mandates default high-privacy settings, allows minors to opt out of non-essential personal data collection, and bans platforms from using minors' personal data for targeted advertising (except for age and location). The law applies to platforms meeting Arizona’s definition of a "social media platform" (excluding email services, news apps, educational tools, and research platforms). These provisions directly affect minors using social media in Arizona and require platforms to adjust their data practices. The bill passed the Arizona House on March 3, 2025, and is now pending in the Senate.