California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 22.2.9 — Cyberbullying Protection ActSection 22589.2

Notwithstanding that any individual may report cyberbullying, or any content that violates a platform’s existing terms of service related to cyberbullying, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 22589.1, actions for relief pursuant to this chapter may be brought only in a civil action by any of the following persons:

(a) A parent or legal guardian of a minor, or an administrator in the school that the minor attends, who submits a report of cyberbullying to the social media platform.

(b) A city attorney, a district attorney, or a county counsel.

(c) The Attorney General, in the name of the people of the State of California.

Notes

Limits civil actions for relief under the cyberbullying chapter to a minor's parent or legal guardian, or school administrator, who submitted a cyberbullying report to the platform; a city attorney, district attorney, or county counsel; or the Attorney General. Other individuals may report cyberbullying or terms-of-service violations but may not bring a chapter action unless within those categories.

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