John,

Last month, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew sat before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which sought answers regarding the platform’s algorithm, its access to Americans’ user data, and whether the Chinese government has access to this information. For many, the hours-long questioning brought up serious concerns about online privacy.

The reality is TikTok is not the only social media platform gathering personal data from its users. Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, Twitter, and others have taken control of the internet, the dominant medium of all modern communication and commerce. They have used that control to create and sell databases of personal information of all Americans and to promote and amplify dangerous disinformation and violence, as we saw during the January 6th insurrection. This has created a grave threat to our democracy and our people.

That’s why we need the Big Tech Accountability Act. This proposed legislation is designed to hold social media companies accountable for engaging in targeted amplification of disinformation and threats of violence on their online platforms for profit, as well as to protect online personal privacy and freedom against commercial exploitation.

Tell Congress: Hold Big Tech accountable.

American online privacy laws are wildly out of date, focusing on harm prevention over individuals’ right to privacy. The approach has not only given Big Tech companies unprecedented access to a wealth of user data, it has backfired with the rise of algorithms that have promoted disinformation and violence for the sake of profit.

With the internet now being an integral part of society and the primary mode of communication for millions of people nationwide, we must ensure that Americans have control over their personal data and that social media companies are held accountable when they engage in targeted amplification and threats of violence on their platforms.

Sign our petition and show your support for the Big Tech Accountability Act.

In solidarity,
Free Speech For People