Facebook, Twitter and Google could get fined for banning candidates under new Florida law

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Summary

Florida passed a law stating that Facebook, Twitter, and Google or any other big social media companies would get fined by the Florida Election Commission.

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Under the law, which takes effect July 1, the Florida Election Commission would fine any social media company $250,000 per day if the company removed an account for a candidate for statewide office. Social networks would also get fined $25,000 per day if they de-platformed candidates running for local offices.

 

My thoughts

I think this is a giant step for freedom of speech. I just hope that this will become the worldwide standard. 

 

Sources

Facebook, Twitter and Google could get fined for banning candidates under new Florida law - CNET

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