Source: Reuters (via feed)
Spain announced plans to amend its laws to hold social media executives responsible for illegal and hateful content on their platforms. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made the statement on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The legal changes aim to increase accountability within social media companies for the content they host. This move reflects Spain’s intention to combat harmful online material more effectively. Meanwhile, details on the specific measures or timelines for implementing the changes were not provided during the announcement. The new framework is expected to target illegal speech as well as hateful content online. Authorities will likely require stronger oversight from social media firms to comply with these regulations. Spain’s approach indicates a growing trend among governments to regulate digital platforms more directly.
This shift highlights increased regulatory pressure on social media firms to manage user content. It may lead to changes in compliance and operational practices across platforms.
