Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details

By Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University

Large social media companies should have to proactively remove harmful content from their platforms, undergo regular “risk assessments” and face hefty fines if they don’t comply, according to an independent review of online safety laws in Australia.

The federal government will today release the final report of the review conducted by experienced public servant Delia Rickard, more than three months after receiving it.

The review comes a few months after

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