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The law standing in the way of justice for sexual abuse survivors
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provides online platforms with broad immunity from liability, leaving many ...
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What would happen if the US's Section 230 went away? Exploring 'the law that built the internet'
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political ...
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Section 230 Is Under Attack (Again)
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Why the internet still needs Section 230
The law’s 26 words were written to address the same challenges we face today.
Section 230 fight revived
Technology Technology   The Big Story Senators revive fight against Section 230 Senators from both sides of the aisle are ...
Bipartisan Effort to Sunset the ‘26 Words That Created the Internet’ Is on the Way
Per The Information, the bill could be introduced as early as Monday, March 24, and is expected to have bipartisan support from Republicans Josh Hawley and Marsha Blackburn and Democrats Sheldon ...
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What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’
If no agreement is reached by the deadline Section 230 would cease to be law. The debate over the law centers on balancing accountability for harmful content with the risks of censorship and ...
Congress Wants to Kill Section 230. Here’s Why That Law Is Important for Businesses
A repeal of Section 230 could impact all sorts of businesses that operate online ... with exceptions for copyrighted material and other content that violates laws. As you might imagine, the answer to ...