Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.
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Overview
This bill, the "Social Networking Safety Act," aims to address sexually offensive or abusive communication on social networking websites in New Jersey. It establishes penalties for individuals who transmit such content to people under 13 or between 13 and 16 years old, with potential damages to both the victim and the website operator. The bill also requires social networking websites to have reporting mechanisms for users to flag inappropriate content and prohibits operators from failing to promptly revoke access for users who violate these standards.
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