Section 230 protections are not limitless and require providers to remove material that violates federal criminal law, intellectual property law, or human trafficking law.

section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230; commonly known as the ‘ Communications Decency Act of 1996 ’) was never intended to provide legal protection to websites …

2 days ago · WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Patronis introduced H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, legislation to repeal …

Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, provides limited federal immunity to providers and users of interactive computer services.

What is Section 230 and why does it matter? Here's everything to know about the little-known internet law and how it impacts free speech.

Mar 21, 2025 · Introduced in 1996, Section 230 is a part of the Communications Decency Act that provides immunity for online services for any third-party (or user-generated) content they host.

Apr 9, 2025 · A legal minefield Section 230 (e) currently preempts most state laws that would hold platforms liable for user content. This preemption maintains a uniform legal standard at the federal level.

Feb 21, 2023 · That's thanks to Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which states that "no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of …

Mar 27, 2025 · Section 230, also known as the twenty-six words that made the internet, is a small section of the Communications Decency Act that protects social media platforms from legal liability …

Feb 18, 2022 · What Is Section 230? Enacted in 1996, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act helps protect online companies from liability arising from what is posted on their platforms. Many …