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Section 230

A part of U.S. law (the Communications Decency Act) that generally protects online platforms from being held legally responsible for content created by their users, and also from liability for their 'good faith' content moderation decisions.

Communications Act of 1934

The overarching federal law that established the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and regulates interstate and foreign communication by wire or radio. Section 230 was later added to this act.

Sunset provision

A clause in a law that specifies an automatic expiration date or a date by which the law will cease to be effective, unless renewed by further legislative action.

Legal liability

The legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which can result in being sued or prosecuted.

Content moderation

The practice of monitoring and filtering user-generated content on online platforms to ensure it adheres to a set of guidelines or policies, often to remove inappropriate or illegal material.