New law in Ohio will require parental permission for social media use

Another bill taken up by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is set to take effect in ten days, and it will change the way minors access social media platforms. 

 On Jan. 15, the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act will give parents more control over their child's presence on social media.

Social media companies, including online gaming platforms, must receive consent from parents or guardians using one of the five options, which include a videoconference, signing a form, uploading government-issued identification, calling a toll-free number, or uploading a credit or debit card to apps that offer in-app purchases, like TikTok.

After receiving parental consent, a confirmation letter must be sent to parents from social media operators. 

Parents have the right to revoke their consent at any time, and if that happens, companies are required to delete the account within 30 days.

If a minor under the age of 16 creates an account without parental permission, parents have the right to call the platform, and under this law, the companies are required to terminate the account.