United States of America: Implemented Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)
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Implemented Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)
On 3 November 2024, the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474) enters into force. The Act includes mandatory reporting obligations for online platforms to the National CyberTipline regarding online sexual exploitation of children and increases the penalties for failing to report such content. In case of non-compliance with the Act, the platforms face penalties ranging from USD 150’000 to USD 1 million, based on the offence and the size of the company.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2023-02-16
under deliberation
2024-04-29
adopted
2024-05-07
adopted