Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Tuesday the new Digital Bill of Rights to protect citizens from Big Tech. To this end, said the Republican presidential candidate, the rule will force large technology companies to take certain actions to protect Floridians and, especially, minors:
The Digital Bill of Rights I signed into law will safeguard Floridians from overreach and surveillance by Big Tech. pic.twitter.com/UZqXXjXARX
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 6, 2023
To achieve this goal, SB 262, will require Big Tech to disclose whether it prioritizes search results based on political ideology. It will also prohibit any state or local government worker from coordinating with any of the technology companies to monitor or censor protected speech.
Big Tech's use of their users' personal data will also be regulated by the new law. In this way, the regulation will prevent personal data from being used against someone when buying a home, obtaining health insurance or even being hired.
Big Tech will not be able to use Florida's data
It will also protect users of social platforms if they do not want their personal data to be sold and ensure that they have the right to confirm, access and remove any personal data from social networks if they wish to do so. This was explained by Ron DeSantis during an event in The Villages:
If a multibillion-dollar company is conspiring to take your data and sell it or use it against you, it is your right to be able to protect that data. No longer will the Big Tech oligarchs be able to commandeer your personal information and deprive you of the right to access, confirm, or delete that data as you wish.
The Digital Bill of Rights also aims to protect minors in the way they use the Internet and social networks. Thus, the strictest points of the legislation are aimed at ensuring the protection of minors.
We are ensuring that Floridians maintain ownership over their personal data and information.
Big Tech does not own Florida. pic.twitter.com/WZczlkJunk
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 6, 2023
