(Reuters) – Britain proposed new online safety laws on Monday that would slap penalties on social media companies and technology firms if they fail to protect users from harmful content. Easy access to damaging material, particularly among young people, has caused growing concern worldwide and came into the spotlight in Britain after the death of 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell, which her parents said came after she had viewed online material on depression and suicide.
Internet companies could face big fines, with bosses also held personally accountable, under rules to be policed by an independent regulator. In the most serious cases companies could also be banned from operating in Britain if they do not everything reasonably practical to eradicate harmful content. “We are putting a legal duty of care on these companies to keep users safe; and if they fail to do so, tough punishments will be imposed,” Prime Minister Theresa May said in a video posted online. READ MORE
Got to agree with online safety laws against social media and big companies (google ads for one) who are spreading filthy material like butter on bread. Where are the morals in this deprived world? Would Jesus really agree with the onslaught of porn and other cruel or disgusting postings online?