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AI Summary
SC Bill H3401 introduces Chapter 31 to Title 37, focusing on technology transparency and data handling duties.
Business Impact
If you handle consumer data, ensure compliance with new rights and duties or face legal consequences.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
The Technology Transparency bill in South Carolina restricts certain governmental communications with social media platforms and outlines duties for data controllers and processors.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits certain communications between governmental entities and social media platforms.
- Requires data protection assessments by controllers.
- Declares contracts waiving consumer rights as void.
- Classifies violations as unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clemmons | Primary |
| Cobb-Hunter | Primary |
| Garvin | Primary |
| Guffey | Primary |
| Pope | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Establish methods for consumers to submit requests regarding their personal data.
Who: Data controllers.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Classified as an unfair and deceptive trade practice.
Who: Data controllers.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Classified as an unfair and deceptive trade practice.
Provide clear privacy notices to consumers.
Who: Data controllers.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Classified as an unfair and deceptive trade practice.
Who: Data controllers.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Classified as an unfair and deceptive trade practice.
Full Legal Analysis
South Carolina Bill H3401, titled 'Technology Transparency,' seeks to amend the state's Code of Laws by adding Chapter 31 to Title 37. The bill prohibits governmental entities from communicating with social media platforms in specific situations, though the exact instances are not detailed in the provided description. It does not confirm specific consumer rights such as access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights. The bill outlines duties for data controllers and processors, including the requirement to conduct data protection assessments. It declares that contracts waiving consumer rights are void and classifies violations as unfair and deceptive trade practices. The bill does not specify the exact exemptions for entities subject to federal privacy laws, nor does it detail the specific categories of personal data prohibited from sale. Additionally, the description does not confirm any requirements for consumer notification regarding third-party data disclosures.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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