UK looks to crack down on social media companies which don't stop harmful content

The UK is set to unveil new measures against the spread of harmful and violent content on the internet.

The Online Harms white paper, set to be released on Monday morning by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, introduces a new independent regulator for social media companies, file hosting sites, and other companies which host content.

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These companies will be required to ensure that they restrict the spread of harmful content on their platforms, and to abide by a mandatory "duty of care" statute. Read more...

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