(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Account holder” means an individual who primarily uses, manages, or otherwise controls an account or a profile to use a social media platform;(2) “Arkansas user” means an individual who is a resident of the State of Arkansas and who accesses or attempts to access a social media platform while present in this state by accessing the social media platform using an Arkansas internet protocol address or otherwise known or believed to be in this state while using the social media platform, including without limitation through the use of a virtual privacy network that gives the appearance that the individual is not located in this state when he or she is in this state;(3) (A) “Commercial entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legally recognized entity.(B) “Commercial entity” includes a third-party vendor;(4) “Content sharing” means the distribution or display of user-generated content or third-party content, including without limitation text, images, video, or audio, to other users or the public via a covered social media platform;(5) (A) “Covered social media platform” means a social media platform, messaging service, or other online platform that requires an internet connection to be accessed and is used or is likely being used by a minor.(B) “Covered social media platform” does not include an email service provider, not-for-profit organization, public or private school, business-to-business software, common carrier, or broadband internet service;(6) “Digital user community” means a group of users who can engage with the same content by following or subscribing, or repeatedly seeking out, the same content producers, themes, or ideas;(7) “Digitized identification card” means a data file available on a mobile device that has connectivity to the internet through a state-approved application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services that contains all of the data elements visible on the face and back of a driver's license or identification card and displays the current status of the driver's license or identification card, including valid, expired, cancelled, suspended, revoked, active, or inactive;(8) “Messaging service” means a service designed to facilitate one-on-one or one-on-group messages through one (1) or more of the following:(A) Text;(B) Images; or(C) Videos;(9) “Minor” means an individual under sixteen (16) years of age who is in the State of Arkansas;(10) “Reasonable age verification” means to confirm that a person seeking to access a social media platform is at least sixteen (16) years of age;(11) (A) “Social media platform” means a business entity or organization that operates an online platform, application, or service that:(i) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;(ii) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;(iii) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;(iv) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;(v) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and(vi) Is accessed by Arkansas users.(B) “Social media platform” does not include an email service provider, a not-for-profit organization, a public or private school, business-to-business software, a common carrier, or a broadband internet service; and(12) “User” means a person who has access to view all or some of the posts and content on a social media platform but is not an account holder.
(1) “Account holder” means an individual who primarily uses, manages, or otherwise controls an account or a profile to use a social media platform;
(2) “Arkansas user” means an individual who is a resident of the State of Arkansas and who accesses or attempts to access a social media platform while present in this state by accessing the social media platform using an Arkansas internet protocol address or otherwise known or believed to be in this state while using the social media platform, including without limitation through the use of a virtual privacy network that gives the appearance that the individual is not located in this state when he or she is in this state;
(3) (A) “Commercial entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legally recognized entity.(B) “Commercial entity” includes a third-party vendor;
(A) “Commercial entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legally recognized entity.
(B) “Commercial entity” includes a third-party vendor;
(4) “Content sharing” means the distribution or display of user-generated content or third-party content, including without limitation text, images, video, or audio, to other users or the public via a covered social media platform;
(5) (A) “Covered social media platform” means a social media platform, messaging service, or other online platform that requires an internet connection to be accessed and is used or is likely being used by a minor.(B) “Covered social media platform” does not include an email service provider, not-for-profit organization, public or private school, business-to-business software, common carrier, or broadband internet service;
(A) “Covered social media platform” means a social media platform, messaging service, or other online platform that requires an internet connection to be accessed and is used or is likely being used by a minor.
(B) “Covered social media platform” does not include an email service provider, not-for-profit organization, public or private school, business-to-business software, common carrier, or broadband internet service;
(6) “Digital user community” means a group of users who can engage with the same content by following or subscribing, or repeatedly seeking out, the same content producers, themes, or ideas;
(7) “Digitized identification card” means a data file available on a mobile device that has connectivity to the internet through a state-approved application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services that contains all of the data elements visible on the face and back of a driver's license or identification card and displays the current status of the driver's license or identification card, including valid, expired, cancelled, suspended, revoked, active, or inactive;
(8) “Messaging service” means a service designed to facilitate one-on-one or one-on-group messages through one (1) or more of the following:(A) Text;(B) Images; or(C) Videos;
(A) Text;
(B) Images; or
(C) Videos;
(9) “Minor” means an individual under sixteen (16) years of age who is in the State of Arkansas;
(10) “Reasonable age verification” means to confirm that a person seeking to access a social media platform is at least sixteen (16) years of age;
(11) (A) “Social media platform” means a business entity or organization that operates an online platform, application, or service that:(i) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;(ii) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;(iii) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;(iv) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;(v) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and(vi) Is accessed by Arkansas users.(B) “Social media platform” does not include an email service provider, a not-for-profit organization, a public or private school, business-to-business software, a common carrier, or a broadband internet service; and
(A) “Social media platform” means a business entity or organization that operates an online platform, application, or service that:(i) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;(ii) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;(iii) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;(iv) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;(v) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and(vi) Is accessed by Arkansas users.
(i) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;
(ii) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;
(iii) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;
(iv) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;
(v) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and
(vi) Is accessed by Arkansas users.
(B) “Social media platform” does not include an email service provider, a not-for-profit organization, a public or private school, business-to-business software, a common carrier, or a broadband internet service; and
(12) “User” means a person who has access to view all or some of the posts and content on a social media platform but is not an account holder.