Online Platform Immunity
/ˈɒnlaɪn ˈplætˌfɔrm ɪˈmjunɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine limiting liability of online service providers for user-generated content under specific statutory provisions, notably Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in the U.S.
The court upheld the website's claim to online platform immunity, shielding it from liability for defamatory user posts.
Forms
- online platform immunity
- online platform immunities
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Commentary
Online platform immunity typically hinges on statutory language that protects intermediaries from being treated as publishers or speakers of third-party content, crucial to internet law and content moderation policies.
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