— Carrie Madej, D.O. (@DrMadej) January 2, 2021
The Polish government has passed a new law that would fine social media companies $2.2 million every time they censor lawful speech on their platforms.
WPolitics reports:
“Under its provisions, social media services will not be allowed to remove content or block accounts if the content on them does not break Polish law.”
“In the event of removal or blockage, a complaint can be sent to the platform, which will have 24 hours to consider it.”
“Within 48 hours of the decision, the user will be able to file a petition to the court for the return of access. The court will consider complaints within seven days of receipt and the entire process is to be electronic.”
Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro made clear that the legal initiative was designed to fight censorship.
If only the USA woulld do the same, but up it to $10 million and prosecute the people who censored the free speech for a minimum of 1 year.
It’s a proposal, not a law. And UP to $2M, not $2M for every post.