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Facebook’s New Plan May Curb Revenge Porn, But Won’t Kill It
"To avoid those fiascos, the path forward requires both cooperation and codification. “With mushy categories like ‘extremism,’ you run the risk of censorin…
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Facebook takes new steps to stop ‘revenge porn’ images from spreading
"Companies can have a tricky time censoring user content in general, said Danielle Citron, a Unviersity of Maryland law professor who has researched online…
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Who Is Responsible for Stopping Live-Streamed Crimes?
""I can't imagine Facebook knowing about [illegal content] and not taking it down," said Daphne Keller, the Director of Intermediary Liabilit…
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It’s Time for Facebook to Deal With the Grimy History of Revenge Porn
"Nor was it confined to ex-partners. “Data breaches were starting to be a dime a dozen, and this is when people started hacking into women’s computers and…
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Facebook data 'off-limits' for spy tools
"Malkia Cyril, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, said: "When technology companies allow their platforms and devices to be used to co…
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Facebook warns developers against using data for ‘surveillance’
"“We applaud this first step from Facebook and encourage all technology companies to stand on the side of history that supports human rights and dignity,”…
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Facebook and Instagram ban developers from using data for surveillance
"“We need to see a situation where activists don’t even have to prompt Facebook to take action,” Cyril said. “We need to see real consistent and clear enfo…
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Facebook bars developers from using data for surveillance
"It was also unclear how the companies would enforce their policies, said Malkia Cyril, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, a nonprofit tha…
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Is Posting on Facebook a Fundamental Right?
"“That’s of importance to anyone who uses the internet and digital products and services,” says Neil Richards, a Washington University law professor who sp…
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Civil rights groups urge Facebook to fix 'racially biased' moderation system
"“These posts are threatening our lives,” said Malkia Cyril, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, who monitors threats posted on Black Lives…
Facebook and Falsehood
After the election, many people blamed Facebook for spreading partisan — and largely pro-Trump — "fake news," like Pope Francis’s endorsement of Trump…
Facebook Must Stay Out of China
Andrew McLaughlin, technology executive: Though it has been evident for years that Mark Zuckerberg really, really wants Facebook to operate in China, I’m genui…