Britain proposes penalizing social-media companies for harmful content

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Internet companies could face big fines, with bosses also held personally accountable, under rules to be policed by an independent regulator

In the most serious cases companies could also be banned from operating in Britain if they do not everything reasonably practical to eradicate harmful content.

TechUK, an industry trade group, said the paper was a significant step forward, but one that needs to be firmed up during its 12-week consultation. It said that some aspects of the government’s approach were too vague.“It is vital that the new framework is effective, proportionate and predictable,” techUK said in a statement, adding that not all concerns could be addressed through regulation.

Prime Minister May said that while the internet could be brilliant at connecting people, it had not done enough to protect users, especially children and young people.

 

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Pfff legacy media and government are already showing how they are behind the times...faceboom is legacy social media and is dying due to their subjective policing of their 'standards'

Who determines what is acceptable?

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