Online harms bill: firms may face multibillion-pound fines for illegal content

Online harms bill: firms may face multibillion-pound fines for illegal content

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/15/online-harms-bill-firms-may-face-multibillion-pound-fines-for-content

UK government sets out strict guidelines to govern removal of material promoting child sexual abuse and terrorism

Social media companies will need to remove and limit the spread of harmful content or face fines of billions of pounds, the UK government has announced, as it finally reveals the details of its proposed internet regulation.