Legislating Social Media Content

Does the public support it? Yes, 54% say yes

What does the 54% support?

  • legislation to clarify how restrict or remove content from social media sites
  • legislation to clarify and when to remove content from social media sites
  • legislation to clarify what kind of content is deemed appropriate

How do people feel about letting companies determine how they operate? 46% want companies to set their own rules

A bipartisan 65% say social media platforms “have too much influence over politics and society in the U.S.”

The Hill | Poll: Most Americans want legislation governing social media policies