NC S514

Social media platforms with over 1,000,000 U.S. monthly users must provide clear disclosures (500 words max) about data collection practices and obtain user consent before collecting personal information

Prohibits using minors' personal data in algorithmic recommendation systems or for targeted advertising; platforms not liable if minor falsely attests to being an adult

Requires default privacy settings for minors including disabled notifications, hidden reaction counts, restricted communications from non-approved contacts, and disabled geolocation sharing

Creates the 21-member North Carolina Data Privacy Task Force within the Department of Justice to report annually on social media-related mental health issues beginning March 15, 2026

Appropriates $100,000 per year for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Department of Justice; violations constitute unfair trade practices under Chapter 75 with private right of action for minors effective January 1, 2026