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1 New Chapter; Social Media Companies. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 358-S the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 358-T
SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES
358-T:1 Regulation of Social Media; Option to Remove Account.
I. The operator of a social media website or online service shall permit a registered user to close his or her account and remove or, if the operator prefers, to request and obtain removal of, all content or information posted on the registered user's page and/or any other location within the system which identifies or permits future electronic or other contact with that registered user. The operator shall provide clear instructions to all registered users regarding the procedure to close an account and, if the operator requires the registered user to request removal, shall complete or comply with such request within 24 hours.
358-T:2 Remedies.
I. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy, or power set forth in RSA 358-A, including those set forth in RSA 358-A:4, II, may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
II. The rights, obligations, and remedies provided in this chapter shall be in addition to any other rights, obligations, or remedies provided for by law or in equity.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.
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1 New Chapter; Social Media Companies. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 358-S the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 358-T
SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES
358-T:1 Regulation of Social Media; Option to Remove Account.
I. The operator of a social media website or online service shall permit a registered user to close his or her account and remove or, if the operator prefers, to request and obtain removal of, all content or information posted on the registered user's page and/or any other location within the system which identifies or permits future electronic or other contact with that registered user. The operator shall provide clear instructions to all registered users regarding the procedure to close an account and, if the operator requires the registered user to request removal, shall complete or comply with such request within 24 hours.
358-T:2 Remedies.
I. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy, or power set forth in RSA 358-A, including those set forth in RSA 358-A:4, II, may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
II. The rights, obligations, and remedies provided in this chapter shall be in addition to any other rights, obligations, or remedies provided for by law or in equity.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.