France gives online firms one hour to pull ‘terrorist’ content

By 2020-05-14Science & Tech
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Image caption The law was passed in France’s National Assembly

Social media and other websites will have just one hour to delete offending content under a new law passed by France’s parliament.

The one-hour deadline applies to content that French authorities consider to be related to terrorism or child sexual abuse.

Failing to act could result in fines of up to 4% of global revenue – billions of euros for the largest online firms.

But critics say the new law could restrict freedom of expression.

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