Section 230
/ˈsɛkʃən ˌtuː ˈθɜːrti/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision in the Communications Decency Act of 1996 that grants immunity to online service providers from liability for third-party content.
Section 230 protects social media platforms from lawsuits over user-generated content.
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- section 230
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Commentary
Section 230 is central in U.S. internet law, often cited in debates over free speech and platform responsibility.
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