U.S. FCC lawyer says agency can change rules on social media liability shield

U.S. FCC lawyer says agency can change rules on social media liability shield

4 years ago
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-social-media-trump/u-s-fcc-lawyer-says-agency-can-change-rules-on-social-media-liability-shield-idUSKBN2762FR

The top lawyer at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said Wednesday the telecommunications regulator has legal authority to redefine the immunity shield protecting social media companies that could make it easier for users to file lawsuits challenging content removal decisions.