South Carolina H 4689

Requires all internet-enabled devices activated in South Carolina to:

1. contain a filter to prevent it from "accessing or displaying obscene material";
2. determine the age of the user during activation and account set-up;
3. set the filter to "on" for minor users;
4. allow a password to be established for the filter;
5. notify the user of the device when the filter blocks the device from accessing a website; and
6. give the user with a password the opportunity to deactivate and reactivate the filter.

Manufacturer is subject to civil and criminal liability for violations.