The Department of Justice Releases Proposed Section 230 Legislation

For some time now we have been forecasting that technology stakeholders had to be aware of looming regulatory oversight, especially around the issues of antitrust and Section 230. 

Last week the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent draft legislation to Congress to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.  The draft legislative text implements reforms that the Department of Justice deemed necessary in its June Recommendations. 

The Justice Department’s proposals available here focus on two issues: addressing illicit activity online and promoting transparency and open discourse. 

Regardless of whether this or other legislation gets enacted this year, Section 230 comes under increasing scrutiny by policymakers. It’s a question of when for technology regulation, so if you are a technology stakeholder it is better to be prepared.

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