Nigeria: Child Online Access Protection Bill, 2023 (HB 244) including content moderation regulation passed first reading
Description
Child Online Access Protection Bill, 2023 (HB 244) including content moderation regulation passed first reading
On 25 July 2023, Child Online Access Protection Bill, 2023 (HB 244) passed its first reading. The proposed Bill establishes a framework to address and prevent harms caused by serious online abuse, illegal content, and restricted material. It mandate…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament