Section 230 - Wikipedia Section 230 protections are not limitless and require providers to remove material that violates federal criminal law, intellectual property law, or human trafficking law
What is Section 230 and why was it created? - New York Post President Donald Trump signed an executive order curtailing Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act on May 28, which directly challenged a law that protects tech giants like Twitter
What Is Section 230? | Section 230 Explained | The Hartford Enacted in 1996, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act helps protect online companies from liability arising from what is posted on their platforms Many experts point to Section 230 as a foundational component to how the internet works today
Section 230: An Overview - Congress. gov Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, provides limited federal immunity to providers and users of interactive computer services
Section 230 is On Trial. Heres What You Need to Know. Courts have repeatedly ruled that Section 230 bars lawsuits against users and services for sharing or hosting content created by others, whether by forwarding email, hosting online reviews, or reposting photos or videos that others find objectionable