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Australia’s plan to block sites hosting extremist content during crisis events seems flawed

Australia’s plan to block sites hosting extremist content during crisis events seems flawed

5 years ago
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https://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2019/08/26/australias-plan-to-block-sites-hosting-extremist-content-during-crisis-events-seems-flawed/

As countries continue to grapple with the rise of online extremism, Australia is taking its first step by cutting off access to any internet domain that hosts terrorist material during a crisis event.

In addition to temporary bans, the government is reportedly considering legislation to force digital platforms to improve the safety of their services.

Australia’s plan to block sites hosting extremist content during crisis events seems flawed

Aug 26, 2019, 9:21am UTC
https://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2019/08/26/australias-plan-to-block-sites-hosting-extremist-content-during-crisis-events-seems-flawed/ > As countries continue to grapple with the rise of online extremism, Australia is taking its first step by cutting off access to any internet domain that hosts terrorist material during a crisis event. > In addition to temporary bans, the government is reportedly considering legislation to force digital platforms to improve the safety of their services.