Utah Governor Signs New Laws to Protect Children from the Harms of Social Media Usage

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RAADR, Inc. (OTC PINK: RDAR), a leader in cyberbullying detection technology, announced Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed two groundbreaking bills aimed at protecting children from social media harms. Effective March 23, 2023, these laws will restrict minors from accessing social media without parental consent and impose curfews on app usage. RAADR supports these measures, believing they enhance parental involvement in monitoring children's online activities. The RAADR app provides real-time monitoring of cyberbullying across various social media platforms. The company emphasizes the urgent need for similar legislation nationwide to reduce cyberbullying and ensure child safety online.

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• RAADR supports new Utah laws to combat cyberbullying, potentially increasing demand for its monitoring app.
• The laws enhance parental involvement, aligning with RAADR's mission to protect children online.

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PHOENIX, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAADR, Inc. (OTC PINK: RDAR), a technology and software development company that provides cutting edge solutions to detect and combat cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment throughout the internet on social media platforms announced today that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on March 23, 2023.

Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms, prohibit kids under 18 from using social media between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., and require age verification for anyone who wants to use social media in the state. Collectively, they seek to prevent children from being lured to apps by addictive features and from having ads promoted to them. Raadr believes this is a fantastic step to detect and combat cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment by getting parents more involved with the process. The Raadr app allows children, parents, school districts and law enforcement to monitor bullying and other threatening behavior across social media and the metaverse in real time.

Brian “Baldy” Baldinger , Raadr Brand Ambassador stated, “I think this is a huge step in the right direction. I'm sure other states will be soon to follow Utah's lead. This just further proves the need of the Raadr app! ”

Jacob DiMartino, Raadr CEO, stated, “This type of social media law is much needed in every state, not just Utah. The more parents are involved the more we will see a significant decrease in cyber bullying, suicide and campus violence. Parents need to be vigilant when it comes to their children's online activity and this is a great thing for Utah families.”

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok, Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices, Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet, Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards,such as Reddit, Email and Online gaming communities.

Further information can be found at StopBullying.Gov

ABOUT RAADR, INC.

RAADR (OTC “RDAR”) publishes software that protects children who use social media and the internet. Known as the internet anti-bullying company, RAADR’s products allow children, parents, school districts and law enforcement to monitor bullying and other threatening behavior across social media and the metaverse in real time. RAADR Parental 2.0, which is a parental monitoring and student reporting social media application, allows parents to protect children by using real time monitoring across all major social media platforms and the metaverse to report cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts and threatening behavior. Armed with many features including keyword tracking, real-time alerts, and site filtering, RAADR’S platform can determine in real time whether children or young adults are the victim or could be the victim of campus violence, cyber bullying, stalkers, bullies and other threatening behavior. According to a recent study conducted by www.security.org, over 21% percent of the kids studied between the ages of 10 and 18 have been cyberbullied. The RAADR app is available for download in the Google Play Store and the App Store.

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Media Contact:
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FAQ

What are the new laws signed in Utah regarding social media for minors and RAADR's involvement?

Utah's new laws, signed on March 23, 2023, restrict minors from accessing social media without parental consent and set curfews for usage. RAADR supports these initiatives as they enhance parental oversight.

How does RAADR's app relate to the new social media laws in Utah?

RAADR's app monitors cyberbullying and provides real-time alerts, making it a valuable tool for parents in light of Utah's new laws aimed at protecting children online.

What impact could Utah's social media laws have on RAADR's stock (RDAR)?

The implementation of these laws may increase the demand for RAADR's services, positively influencing investor sentiment and potentially impacting stock performance.

When were the new laws signed in Utah to protect minors from social media?

The new laws were signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox on March 23, 2023.

What is the purpose of the social media laws enacted in Utah?

The laws aim to shield children from harmful social media practices, requiring parental consent for access and implementing restrictions on usage during nighttime.