LEGISLATION
Buckets Over Bullying supports legislative efforts at both the state and federal level that make social media safer for children.
SAMMY’S LAW
Sammy’s Law is named after Sammy Chapman, a 16 year old who purchased fentanyl-laced drugs from Snapchat and lost his life. The law proposes safety measures for children online and also would mandate social media platforms to allow third-party software to access a child’s account.
Sammy’s Law would give parents the choice of safety. One of the most effective ways for parents to protect children is by using third-party safety software. This type of software can provide alerts to parents when dangerous content is shared through children’s social media accounts, enabling life-saving interventions at critical moments.
For example, if a child is expressing thoughts of suicide via social media, then a parent, who has received an alert through a third-party safety app, can immediately provide mental health support.
These alerts have already protected millions of children. For third-party safety apps to work, social media companies need to give them permission. While many social media platforms do provide this access, unfortunately, others, like Snapchat and TikTok, do not, even though the burden on the platforms of providing access is negligible and can be done securely using existing, industry-standardized technology.
Please support Sammy’s Law by adding your name to the petition.
Sammy’s Law would give parents the choice of safety. One of the most effective ways for parents to protect children is by using third-party safety software. This type of software can provide alerts to parents when dangerous content is shared through children’s social media accounts, enabling life-saving interventions at critical moments.
For example, if a child is expressing thoughts of suicide via social media, then a parent, who has received an alert through a third-party safety app, can immediately provide mental health support.
These alerts have already protected millions of children. For third-party safety apps to work, social media companies need to give them permission. While many social media platforms do provide this access, unfortunately, others, like Snapchat and TikTok, do not, even though the burden on the platforms of providing access is negligible and can be done securely using existing, industry-standardized technology.
Please support Sammy’s Law by adding your name to the petition.
