Description

Introduced Bill amending Section 230 to clarify status of information distributors

The Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act is introduced, aiming to clarify that Section 230 does not hinder the classification of a provider as the distributor of information provided by another content provider.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-03-18
under deliberation

The Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act is introduced, aiming to clarify that Section 230 does no…

2023-01-03
rejected

On 3 January 2023, the Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act (H.R.2000) was rejected after failing …

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Private organisation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Content monitoring requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

user content: any format: hosting (any form)