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Governing Social Media


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Categories:
Technology
Faculty:
Sarah Anderson
Program Credits:
1.5 - 2
Credit Type:
Technology
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

Before 2024, social media operated largely unregulated, serving as a global digital town square for communication and content sharing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became a vital tool for human connection and entertainment. However, its darker side is now under scrutiny, with lawsuits and data revealing intentionally addictive features, harmful effects on children, and threats to credible information. In response, state governments are rapidly enacting laws to limit youth access and regulate AI-generated content, while federal efforts focus on national security risks. This presentation will provide an impartial overview of existing social media regulations and offer legal insights into what’s ahead.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Examine the federal laws governing social media platforms and their implications.
  2. Identify key state regulations affecting social media use and content restrictions.
  3. Analyze precedent-setting lawsuits involving social media, focusing on personal injury, impacts on minors, privacy concerns, and First Amendment rights.
  4. Anticipate emerging legal trends and future regulatory developments in social media law.

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Owner & Founder


Sarah W. Anderson owns SWA Law LLC and LegallyCyber.com, representing public and private entities on cyber incident response, regulatory compliance, the implementation of enhanced cybersecurity practices, and contract negotiations for technology products and services. Assisting with over 100 cyber incident responses, Sarah advises leaders and technology professionals on preventing and mitigating liability before, during, and after cyber incidents.  She also teaches seminars on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence law across the United States.

Prior to founding SWA Law, Sarah was in-house counsel with a technology non-profit and a “big law” partner, focused on toxic tort and property litigation. Sarah is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas. Sarah is also the former chief legal counsel for the State of Louisiana ESF-17 for cyber incident response. Sarah is a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel, and a former Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Georgia.