Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill this week that officially bans 14-year olds from using social media. It will also require anyone who wants to go online to scan their ID in order to do so. A third party must be used for this verification process to allegedly maintain the user’s anonymity online.
DeSantis said of the signing, “It is important to protect children from the harms associated with social networking, as well as support the rights of parents and maintain the ability of adults to engage in anonymous speech.” The bill is expected to be challenged by both left and right activist groups who will challenge the law’s constitutionality.
Excerpt from amp.marca.com
Florida Governor Ron de Santis signed a law prohibiting minors from opening social media profiles, however, this is only a small part of the HB3 law that will require anyone who wants to go online to scan their ID.
The HB3 Law establishes that technology companies, such as X and Meta, will mainly establish strict controls to prevent minors under 14 years of age from having an account on social media platforms.