The Austrian government has presented a draft online hate speech law, , which, if passed, will limit free speech in the country. The Austrian government writes in the introduction to its proposed law:
- "The main reason for the development of this draft Act is the worrying development that the Internet and social media, in addition to the advantages that these new technologies and communication channels provide, have also established a new form of violence, and hate on the Internet is increasing in the form of insults, humiliation, false information and even threats of violence and death. The attacks are predominantly based on racist, xenophobic, misogynistic and homophobic motives. A comprehensive strategy and a set of measures are required that range from prevention to sanctions. This strategy is based on the two pillars of platform responsibility and victim protection, with the present draft Act relating to ensuring platform responsibility".
When are they going to use healthcare to tell people they can't post online? That's when the real fun begins
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