CD glossary terms

Browse full definitions for every CD term in the Amicus glossary.

Cda Section 230

/ˌsiːdiːˈeɪ ˈsɛkʃən ˌtuːˈθɜrti/

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  1. (n.) A provision in the Communications Decency Act that provides immunity to online platforms from liability for content posted by users.
    Internet companies rely on CDA Section 230 to avoid liability for user-generated content.

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CDA Section 230 is frequently cited in cases involving freedom of expression online, and its interpretation varies by jurisdiction; drafters should clearly specify the scope of immunity for different types of online content.

Cda Section 509

/ˌsiː-diː-eɪ ˈsɛkʃən faɪv-oʊ-naɪn/

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  1. (n.) A specific provision within the Communications Decency Act that grants immunity to online service providers from liability for content posted by users.
    Under CDA Section 509, the platform cannot be held liable for defamatory comments made by its users.

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Often cited to clarify protections for online platforms; drafters should specify the precise subsection as terms vary across jurisdictions.

Cdc

/ˌsiː-diː-siː/

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  1. (n.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a U.S. federal agency responsible for public health and safety, often cited in legal contexts concerning health regulations and policies.
    The court referenced CDC guidelines to determine compliance with health standards.

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In legal documents, 'CDC' is used as an acronym typically referencing health policy and regulatory standards, important in administrative and public health law contexts.

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