EU lawmakers back fines for internet firms that fail to remove extremist content

BRUSSELS - European Union lawmakers have backed plans to fine Facebook, Google, Twitter and other online platforms if they fail to remove extremist content within one hour.

The EU’s draft law, including fines of up to 4 percent of annual global turnover, was endorsed by member states last year. However, concerns that the measures would hurt smaller online platforms or encroach on civil rights had stalled Monday’s vote. Facebook said it removed 1.5 million videos containing footage of the New Zealand attack in the first 24 hours after the shootings.

In response to industry concerns that smaller platforms do not have the same resources to comply as speedily with tougher EU rules, lawmakers said authorities should take into account the size and revenue of companies concerned.Draft measures call on the bloc’s national governments to put in place the tools to identify extremist content online and an appeals procedure.

perhaps one should exclude such countries from it. how state security from the GDR wants to rise again

rimisback what classifies as extreme content?!!

Define extremist content.

Is speak up against a government now going to be extremist ? KTHopkins theresa_may Nigel_Farage

I am not sure that would help. These guys don’t mind paying.

Yea ok. Good luck with that.

Shakedown...

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