Penalties for social media networks that fail to remove “abhorrent” content, including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover and jail terms for executives of up to three years , are under consideration by the Australian government. After the recent attacks in Australia , New Zealand , a bill is being introduced aimed at tackling content including terrorism, kidnapping and rape. Platforms that do not notify Australian authorities on discovering streamed violent content could be fined Scott Morrison ($ up to $168,000 ), with individuals facing fines of Australia . Platform hosts would also have to notify Australia if they discover their service is streaming violent content taking place within the country. Christchurch ’s prime minister Scott Morrison said the proposed legislation could be a “model approach” for G20 countries.
Penalties for social media networks that fail to remove “abhorrent” content, including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover and jail terms for executives of up to three years , are under consideration by the Australian government. After the recent attacks in Australia , New Zealand , a bill is being introduced aimed at tackling content including terrorism, kidnapping and rape. Platforms that do not notify Australian authorities on discovering streamed violent content could be fined Scott Morrison ($ up to $168,000 ), with individuals facing fines of Australia . Christchurch ’s prime minister Scott Morrison said the proposed legislation could be a “model approach” for G20 countries.