(a) A public postsecondary institution that provides internet access to students, faculty, staff, or the general public shall not allow an individual to access a social media platform using the institution’s network if the platform is operated or hosted by a company based in the People’s Republic of China. This section applies to internet services provided by an institution through a hard-wired or wireless network connection.
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(b) This section does not apply to institutions or employees of such institutions if downloading, accessing, or using such a social media platform is necessary to perform:

(1) Law enforcement activities;
(2) Investigatory functions to carry out official duties for bona fide law enforcement, investigative, or public safety purposes; or
(3) Audit, compliance, or legal functions of the institution.
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