Topic
Content Moderation
227 published works
Michael Geist
Taking Action Against Antisemitic Hate: When Content Moderation, Self-Regulation, and Legislation Fail
The explosive growth of antisemitism in Canada since October 7th is well documented with shooting at schools, the need for a regular police presence at synagogues and community centres, arrests…
Inside Global Tech
ICO Releases Guidance on Content Moderation and Data Protection
By Mark Young, Madelaine Harrington
On February 16, 2024, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) introduced specific guidance on content moderation and data protection. The guidance complements the Online Safety Act (OSA)—the UK’s legislation designed…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
ICO Publishes Guidance on Content Moderation
On February 16, 2024, the UK Information Commissioner's Office published its first piece of guidance on content moderation.
Inside Global Tech
Draft Delegated and Implementing Acts Pursuant to the Digital Services Act
By Dan Cooper, Lisa Peets, Sam Jungyun Choi
From February 17, 2024, the Digital Services Act (“DSA”) will apply to providers of intermediary services (e.g., cloud services, file-sharing services, search engines, social networks and online marketplaces). These entities…
The Right Coast
Texas v. TechLords: – by Eric Rasmusen – Ras-Stack
If someone wants to post a message saying Vote for Trump!, should Twitter be able to refuse? It depends. The issue is whether Twitter is more like the phone…
Michael Geist
Canada Plans to Regulate Search and Social Media Use of Artificial Intelligence for Content Moderation and Discoverability
The Canadian government plans to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in search results and when used to prioritize the display of content on search engines and social media services.…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
How Monopolies Harm Content Moderation Online
Industrial organization and content moderation online are inextricably linked, with just a few corporations owning and operating the most important online communications platforms. In a recent paper, I show that…
The Right Coast
So Russel Brand was (predictably) demonetized by YouTube HotAir
In case you somehow missed it, comedian and social activist Russel Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assault by four women. The sensational accusations were recently featured on…
Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights
Full Steam Ahead: EU’s Digital Services Act Creates Global Impact
By Zachary Heck
On November 16, 2022, the Digital Services Act (DSA) took effect across the European Union (EU). The DSA establishes new regulations applicable to “online intermediaries,” such as online marketplaces, social…
FCC Law Blog
Fifth Circuit Pauses Injunction Restricting Communications Between the Government and Social Media Companies Over Content Removal
On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an administrative stay of an order that would prohibit certain federal officials and agencies from communicating…