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Jools' Law: Parents Demand Social Media Data Preservation

1/27/2026

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Ellen Roome campaigns for Jools' Law after her son Jools, 14, died by suicide.
The law would require preservation of a child’s social media data within five days of death and create a standardized process for investigators.
Roome and other bereaved parents are suing TikTok to understand the circumstances surrounding their children's deaths.
TikTok expressed sympathy and said it proactively removes harmful content.

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Ellen Roome campaigns for Jools' Law after her son Jools, 14, died by suicide.
The law would require preservation of a child’s social media data within five days of death and create a standardized process for investigators.
Roome and other bereaved parents are suing TikTok to understand the circumstances surrounding their children's deaths.
TikTok expressed sympathy and said it proactively removes harmful content.