50-29-21. Prohibition on installation, use, or visiting of social media platforms on state electronic devices; exception.

Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, a state employee or student shall not install, use, or visit any social media platform on state equipment when:#

1. (1)

   The company that directly or indirectly owns or operates such social media platform is:#

   1. (A)

      Directly or indirectly owned or operated by a foreign adversary or is domiciled in, has its principal place of business in, has headquarters in, or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary;#

   2. (B)

      Domiciled or has its principal place of business or headquarters in a foreign adversary; or#

   3. (C)

      Organized under the laws of a foreign adversary.#

2. (2)

   A foreign adversary has substantial direct or indirect control or influence over the content moderation practices of a company which directly or indirectly owns or operates the social media platform; or#

3. (3)

   The social media platform uses software or an algorithm that is directly or indirectly controlled or monitored by a foreign adversary.#

Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection (a) of this Code section, a state employee shall be authorized to install, use, or visit a social media platform that is otherwise prohibited pursuant to this Code section on state equipment for law enforcement purposes, cybersecurity research and development, or judicial or legislative proceedings.#

The provisions of this Code section shall be broadly construed and are applicable to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of this state.#