California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

California lawmakers are considering legislation that would grant adults new rights to remove content featuring them as minors from social media platforms, particularly when that content was posted by family members who profited from sharing it online.

Senate Bill 1247, introduced by Sen.

Steve Padilla of San Diego, would require social media companies to establish formal processes for handling such removal requests, marking another step in the state's efforts to strengthen digital privacy protections for residents.

The proposed law would mandate that parent bloggers and other relatives delete or edit the requested content within 10 business days of receiving notification.

Adults seeking removal could pursue civil action against non-compliant family members, with statutory damages set at $3,000 per day the content remains online.

The legislation specifically targets situations where family members received compensation for posting content about minors, addressing growing concerns about children being featured in monetized social media content without their eventual consent.

While this bill does not directly impact housing development or property transactions, it reflects California's broader trend of implementing comprehensive privacy and digital rights legislation that affects how residents interact with online platforms.

Property developers and real estate professionals who use social media for marketing should monitor such regulatory developments, as California continues to lead national discussions on digital privacy rights that often influence business practices across multiple industries.