United States of America: Re-introduction of the Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act
Description
Re-introduction of the Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act
Re-Introduction of Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act which aims to increase accountability of platforms` content moderation. The bill had already been introduced in the previous Congress on 24 June 2020 but was not passed.
Original sourceScope
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
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Any
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
2
Type
Any
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
3
Type
Any
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: display
Regulatory tool
Private code of conduct requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
User or public reporting requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
2
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2 3
content: illegal speech: hosting: display
Regulatory tool
Content flagging mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
3
Regulatory tool
TBR - Intermediary immunity removal
Takedown requirement
User notification requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2 3