Communications Decency Act Section 230
/ˌkɒmjʊnɪˈkeɪʃənz dɪˈsɛnsi ækt ˈsɛkʃən 230/
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- (n.) A provision of the Communications Decency Act that grants immunity to online intermediaries from liability for third-party content while allowing them to moderate content in good faith.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields social media platforms from lawsuits over user posts.
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- communications decency act section 230
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Commentary
Section 230 is pivotal in internet law, balancing platform immunity with content moderation responsibilities; precise drafting ensures protection while allowing removal of harmful content.
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