Quote

"Online platforms should, in light of their central role and capabilities and their associated responsibilities, adopt effective proactive measures to detect and remove illegal content online and not only limit themselves to reacting to notices which they receive."

Document

EU (European Commission): European Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions on Tackling Online Disinformation: Towards an Enhanced Responsibility of Online Platforms , para. 3.3.1

Download Document

European Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions on Tackling Online Disinformation: Towards an Enhanced Responsibility of Online Platforms

French

English

Summaries

Internet intermediaries should recognize and protect human rights online, including through accessible and effective complaint and redress mechanisms.