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West Virginia Bill Sets Sights on Social Media Censorship

West Virginia Bill Sets Sights on Social Media Censorship Can the government regulate information shared by social media companies during an election? According to one West Virginia lawmaker, the answer is yes. The ACLU, however, says not so fast. Shutterstock/klevo A new West Virginia bill proposes regulations against censorship of information by social media companies during an election, with some “criminal and civil penalties depending on the nature of the violation.  Known as House Bill 3307, the legislation looks to create two things: 1) the Social Media Integrity and Anti-Corruption in Elections Act and 2) the Stop Social Media Censorship Act.  The first act would require social media companies to make election-related content on their platforms transparent and provide political parties and candidates with equal opportunities to share information online without being affected by policy- or partisan-based censorship.  

Cybersecurity Could Get $31M Infusion from Florida House

Cybersecurity Could Get $31M Infusion from Florida House Cybersecurity projects led by the Florida Digital Service and other state agencies could soon receive up to $31 million in funding. However, it all hinges on the passage of House Bill 1297. Shutterstock/ranjith ravindran Cybersecurity initiatives led by the Florida Digital Service (FDS) and other state agencies could soon receive an influx of $31.6 million for a range of projects, audits and software procurements, according to Florida’s proposed House budget. However, there’s a slight catch.  The project list, which is based on recommendations from a Florida Cybersecurity Task Force report, is contingent on House Bill 1297 being passed by the state s Legislature, which would revise the duties and responsibilities of the FDS. 

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Privacy and Data Security Bill

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Privacy and Data Security Bill Oregon legislators have proposed a bill to establish guidelines outlined by the state’s CIO office to address data privacy concerns. Other state legislatures are looking at similar laws. Shutterstock/LuckyStep Oregon senators are considering a bill that would incorporate privacy and data security measures within shared IT services in state government, making Oregon one of several states to introduce legislation to address privacy concerns.  Senate Bill 293 would call for the appointment of a privacy officer within the state CIO’s office; the development of a privacy assessment tool for government IT projects; and communication with those whose information has been collected, stored or used as part of state agency IT projects.

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