The European Commission (EC), Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft unveiled a code of conduct which includes a series of commitments to combat the spread of language illegal hate on the Internet in Europe, it reported the commission in a Press release.
These giants of information technology (IT) support to the European Commission and the member countries of the European Union (EU) in the effort to meet the challenge of ensuring that online platforms do not offer opportunities for illegal hate messages become viral online, according to the press release.
“The recent terrorist attacks have reminded us of the urgent need to address the speeches of illegal online hate. Unfortunately, social networks are one of the tools that terrorist groups use to radicalize young people and used to spread racist violence and hatred, “said the European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, věra jourová.
“This agreement is an important to ensure that the Internet remains a place of free and democratic expression, where values and European laws are respected step. I welcome the commitment of IT companies around the world to review most valid notifications for the elimination of illegal hate speeches in less than 24 hours and remove or disable access to that content, if necessary, “added the commissioner.
By signing this code of conduct, IT companies undertake to continue their efforts to tackle illegal hate messages online. This includes the continued development of internal procedures and staff training to ensure that review the most valid notifications for the removal of such messages in less than 24 hours and remove or disable access to that content, if necessary .
also act to strengthen its existing partnerships with civil society organizations that will help bring the content that promotes violence and incitement to hatred behaviors.
In addition, these IT companies and the European Commission aim to continue their work to identify and promote messages contrary to hatred, new ideas and independent initiatives and support programs education that foster critical thinking.
These iT giants believe that the code of conduct will not only guide their own activities, but can also help share best practices with other companies, platforms and operators of social networking sites, according to the press release.
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