Michael Borden

Aug 28, 2024 | datamatters.sidley.com | Samir A. Gandhi |Randi Beth Singer |Michael Borden

A federal law known as Section 230 has provided a powerful legal shield for internet companies for nearly three decades. Designed to “promote the internet,” it protects platforms from civil liability for content posted to their sites by third parties. But the measure is inspiring lawsuits from plaintiffs who say it allows internet companies to escape accountability for harmful content.

Aug 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Samir A. Gandhi |Randi W. Singer |Michael Borden

Click here to listen to the audio. A federal law known as Section 230 has provided a powerful legal shield for internet companies for nearly three decades. Designed to “promote the internet,” it protects platforms from civil liability for content posted to their sites by third parties. But the measure is inspiring lawsuits from plaintiffs who say it allows internet companies to escape accountability for harmful content.