Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis Florida SB1718, also known as the "Transparency in Technology Act," was a proposed legislation in the state of Florida in 2021 & signed into law today that aimed to increase transparency and accountability in social media platforms. The bill would require social media platforms to provide clear and concise explanations for account suspensions or content removal, as well as create a process for users to appeal these decisions.
The bill also proposed the creation of a new Office of Political and Religious Content Oversight within the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, which would be responsible for investigating complaints of political or religious bias in content moderation.
In my opinion, the proposed legislation seems reasonable, as it aims to increase transparency and accountability in social media platforms. The lack of transparency in content moderation has been a significant issue, and this bill could help address this problem by providing users with clear explanations and a process for appealing content removal or account suspension. Additionally, the creation of the Office of Political and Religious Content Oversight could help ensure that social media platforms do not engage in bias or discrimination when moderating content related to politics or religion. Overall, I believe that this bill could be beneficial for users of social media platforms in Florida.