Name of code
EU Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online
Originator of code
European Commission
Country
European
Original language
English
Year of creation
2016
Type of code
Other
Main frame of accountability
Political
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online by the European Commission states that IT companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube have the responsibility to combat illegal hate speech online while promoting freedom of expression. Therefore, they agreed to mandatory support the European Commission and EU member states in combating illegal hate speech online to protect freedom, tolerance, and democratic discourse.
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