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NY S08850: Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the…

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Last verified Oct 14, 2026 · official bill text

S08850 · where it stands

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Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the…

In one paragraph

The NY Digital Choice Act mandates social media companies to provide users with their social graph upon request and outlines data interoperability requirements, granting the Attorney General rulemakin

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate a social media platform in New York, you must provide users with their social graph upon request by [date] or face penalties.

What this means

The NY Digital Choice Act enhances user control over social media data by requiring companies to provide access to social graphs and ensuring data interoperability. The Attorney General is tasked with

Key provisions

  1. Social media companies must provide users with their social graph upon request.
  2. The bill establishes requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data.
  3. The Attorney General has rulemaking and enforcement authority to ensure compliance with the act.

Latest legislative action

Jun 4, 2026. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

Full analysis

The NY Digital Choice Act requires social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of their social graph upon request and establishes requirements for the interoperability of covered users

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