Why Section 230 of the CDA Should Matter to You

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) has become a hot topic in the news during 2020. It has been called “the twenty six words that created the internet.” But what exactly is Section 230 and why is it so controversial?

In this video, I am going to provide you with an overview of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and explain why Section 230 matters not only to websites, but individuals like you as well in today’s digital landscape.

You will learn:
1. What Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 is
2. Why Section 230 is important
3. How Section 230 applies to internet providers, social media platforms, and free speech
4. The pros and cons of Section 230
5. Significant court cases that have shaped how Section 230 is interpreted
6. Defenses to a claim under Section 230, and more.

0:00 - Why Section 230 of the CDA Should Matter to You
1:07 - Section 230 definition
1:55 - Good Samaritan protection clause
2:07 - Who the CDA applies to
2:20 - Why Section 230 is important
3:23 - Two types of immunity under Section 230
5:10 - Five exceptions to Section 230 immunity
6:50 - Additional exceptions to CDA immunity
8:24 - Who you can hold liable for defamatory/harassing online behavior
9:55 - Arguments in favor of Section 230
10:52 - Arguments against Section 230

At Minc Law, our practice centers around navigating internet website protections under the Communications Decency Act so that we can remove defamatory content and put an end to online attacks for clients. We know Section 230 of the CDA inside and out, and have represented thousands of individuals and businesses facing complex internet issues involving CDA immunity.

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[MincLaw]

Let us know in the comments your thoughts on how we should balance the right of Free Speech with enabling internet platforms to control content posted to their platforms by third parties!

[pokemonstuff]

These are great videos in your channel so informative!

[Willowy]

It means social networks can ban whatever the ideology of their employees want without being punished.

[MyCentsYall]

Something you left out...Isp or content moderator have to act in "GOOD FAITH" and now in anti-competitive stance. You cant remove someone content because it goes against your sales that is not good faith. This is what they hammer home with content moderation. You deleting or removing someone's content because it adverse to your sales THAT is not right.

[DanLeeAdventures]

Free speech on the internet should not be the same as free speech in the physical world

[generaljohnmccallister]

William Jefferson Clinton sign the laws.