Biden Calls for Repeal of Law that Shields Internet Giants From Liability
- Presidential candidate says Facebook CEO is ‘a real problem’
- Section 230 protects companies from liability for user posts
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden called for the repeal of Section 230, part of a U.S. law that protects internet companies from liability for content their users post online.
In an interview with the New York Times editorial board, Biden said companies should be responsible for libel on their platforms. The former vice president focused his ire on Facebook Inc., the largest social-media company, and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg.