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Today's Digital Building Blocks Open Government Laws in Guam Guam introduced a bill that seeks to modernize the open government law by allowing digital media platforms to publish... Read More: https://lnkd.in/gh34BWHp #Guam #opengovernmentlaws #digitalmediaplatforms

While the TikTok ban law is only a day old, there are a lot of interesting impacts to consider. Here is my impact list and it is worth pondering. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grFVxDMs .

The internet connects the world, but domain shutdowns in response to illegal content can cause legal issues, economic losses, and harm free speech. 💡 Watch the new video from topDNS to learn why tackling illegal content at the source is a better solution. #DomainSecurity #WebSafety #StopAbuseOnline

Unlocking Social Media Evidence: Rules, Admissibility, and Negotiation Strategies Discover how social media content can be used as evidence in trials. Learn about the rules of admissibility and negotiation tactics to leverage this valuable source. Stay informed and prepared for your legal battles. #SocialMediaEvidence #TrialStrategy #LegalTech #DigitalFootprint #AdmissibilityRules #NegotiationTactics #SocialMediaLitigation #LegalPreparation #DigitalEvidence #LegalBattles

Today's Data, Analytics, Protection & Privacy China’s Human Rights Advances China’s government emphasizes legal protection of human rights, aligning with national conditions and global trends... Read More: https://lnkd.in/dyaShrAj #chinesegovernment #humanrights #legalprotection

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has imposed a €2.5 million fine on Ireland for failing to comply with an EU directive regulating online content. Check out the link for more. #theirishinsider . . . #europeancourtofjustice #ecj #law #europeanunion #media #irishdaily #irish #ireland

Fighting #misinformation or protecting freedom of expression? In this ruling from last week, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (#STJ) upheld YouTube’s right to remove videos containing medical misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court emphasized the necessary balance between content moderation and freedom of expression. #YouTube - as an internet application provider - has the right to moderate content on its platform in accordance with its terms of service. Yet, this right is not absolute and must be exercised within the limits of the law, respecting freedom of expression and prohibiting censorship. In this case, the Court held that the removal of the videos did not violate the plaintiff's freedom of expression and was a legitimate exercise of content moderation. The ruling underscores the importance of internet platforms aligning their content moderation policies with legal and constitutional standards, to safeguard freedom of speech  while preventing the spread of harmful misinformation. This decision comes at just the perfect time, right after the temporary ban on #X in Brazil, and a couple of months before important local elections. #Brazil #DigitalLaw #FreedomOfSpeech #ContentModeration #lawyer #SaoPaulo #RiodeJaneiro

#newsalert MEDIA AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS MARKET INQUIRY: COMPETITION COMMISSION CALLS FOR MORE INPUT The Competition Commission has published a press release calling for input by 22 January 2024 on ‘a further statement of issues’ to be explored during its market inquiry into media and digital platforms. The inquiry began in October 2023. Identified during the first phase of stakeholder consultation, the issues are grouped into themes. They include: * ‘the incorporation of constitutional interpretation into the inquiry’ * ‘the impact of mis- and disinformation’ * ‘the emphasis on radio and TV broadcast news media (especially the public broadcaster) * ‘the measurement of news and its benefit to search and social media platforms’ * ‘revenue share arrangements between news media and digital platforms’, and * ‘the role and importance of transparency in platforms and advertising technology markets’. The press release encourages stakeholders and market participants to provide reasons and corresponding evidence where appropriate. Subscribe to our newsletter on the latest developments in national government and parliament 👉 https://lnkd.in/eis2a-RX Published by SA Legal Academy Policy Watch #salegalacademy #digital #media #southafrica #competition #commission #inquiry #comments

Are recent #Internet #regulations effective in curbing the supposed “torrents” of hate speech on social media platforms, as some public officials claim? Or are these policies having the unintended consequence of platforms and users going overboard with moderation, thereby throwing out legal content with the proverbial bathwater? Researchers at The Future of Free Speech, Common Consultancy, and Analyse og Tal F.M.B.A & Tal tested policymakers’ claims that social media platforms were overrun with illegal hate speech.  They gathered comments from 60 of the largest #Facebook pages and #Youtube channels in #France, #Germany, and #Sweden and tracked which comments disappeared within a two-week period between June and July 2023. #Legal experts collected and analyzed 1,276,731 comments to determine whether they were illegal based on the relevant laws in effect in each country. The results were astonishing. Click to read the full report below and follow for more cutting-edge research👇👇 https://lnkd.in/gjc8qsWc

This recent article by The Lawfare Institute dives deep into how content moderation is being transformed into a compliance function and what it means for online speech, competition, and innovation. Explore the impact of laws like the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and why this shift might bring unintended consequences for free expression on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Don't miss this insightful analysis⬇️