NetzDG
New school speech regulation as a regulatory strategy against hate speech on social media: The case of Germany’s NetzDG
September 15, 2024A review of relevant empirical literature shows that many features of social media platforms actively promote or encourage hate speech. Key factors include algorithmic recommendations, which frequently promote hateful ideologies; social affordances which let users encourage or disseminate hate speech by others; anonymous, impersonal environments; and the absence of media ‘gatekeepers’. In mandating faster content ...
Fighting Hate Speech And Terrorist Propaganda On Social Media In Germany
September 18, 2023Lessons learned after one year of the NetzDG law. ...
Germany’s NetzDG: A key test for combatting online hate
September 18, 2023Germany’s Network Enforcement Act, or NetzDG law represents a key test for combatting hate speech on the internet. Under the law, which came into effect on January 1, 2018, online platforms face fines of up to €50 million for systemic failure to delete illegal content. Supporters see the legislation as a necessary and efficient response ...