IPI concerned by proposed Italian ‘cyber bullying’ measure Changes introduced by Chamber of Deputies would compel removal of wide range of content without judicial oversight

by International Press Institute | Oct 3, 2016 | Italy |

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed concern over draft Italian cyber bullying legislation that would allow purported victims to secure the removal of offensive content without judicial oversight.

Under the bill, passed by the Chamber of Deputies last month, online service providers – including web sites, social media networks and instant messaging platforms – would be required to remove content reported as cyber bullying within 24 hours or face the possibility of stiff financial penalties from Italy’s data protection authority.

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