Republique Francaise: A Framework to Make Social Media Platforms More Accountable
The French government is among the long list of countries who are implementing a program to address issues associated with social media.
The second pillar of their program is a:
A prescriptive regulation focusing on the accountability of social networks, implemented by an independent administrative authority and based on three obligations for the platforms:
· Obligation of transparency of the function of ordering content,
· Obligation of transparency of the function which implements the Terms of Service and the moderation of content,
· Obligation to defend the integrity of its users.
