A task force against hate content formed by the Ministry of Justice, companies and NGOs has presented first results. Freedom of expression also protects revolting statements, however the justice minister says that this freedom is limited when calls to violence or attacks on human dignity are posted, as incitement to hatred is a criminal offense. Companies are to delete hateful postings within 24 hours after being reported, if they violate German law. Netzpolitik.org criticizes the paper for being vague and legally unbinding. The project No-Nazi.net says that there is still a lot to be done.
Tech & Rights
Germany Aims to Fight Hate Content on the Internet
A task force against hate content formed by the Ministry of Justice, companies and NGOs has presented first results. Freedom of expression also protects revolting statements, however the justice minister says that...
by Adriana Kessler
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