IA Report Argues Section 230 Not Blanket Immunity
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act isn’t the blanket immunity opponents claim, the Internet Association reported Monday, analyzing the liability shield. Examining 516 court decisions in the past 20 years, IA said the liability shield was “the primary basis…
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for a court’s ruling in 42 percent of decisions.” Defamation is the most common claim brought under 230, IA said, saying 43% involved such a claim. IA urged Congress to complete a review of 230-related cases before considering legislation.