A lone gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in the city of Christchurch on March 15 while livestreaming the attacks on Facebook. It was New Zealand's worst peacetime shooting and spurred calls for tech companies to do more to combat extremism on their services. Facebook said in a statement it was introducing a "one-strike" policy for use of Facebook Live, temporarily restricting access for people who have faced disciplinary action for breaking the company's most serious rules anywhere on its site. First-time offenders will be suspended from using Live for set periods of time, the company said. It is also broadening the range of offences that will qualify for one-strike suspensions. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the change addressed a key component of an initiative, known as the "Christchurch Call", she is spearheading to halt the spread of violence online. "Facebook's decision to put limits on live streaming is a good first step to restrict the application being used … [Read more...] about Facebook restricts live streaming after New Zealand shooting
Facebook restricts livestream, citing NZ shootings
Facebook says it is tightening rules around its livestreaming feature ahead of a meeting of world leaders aimed at curbing online violence in the aftermath of the mosque killings in New Zealand. A lone gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch on March 15 while livestreaming the attacks on Facebook. It was New Zealand's worst peacetime shooting and spurred calls for tech companies to do more to combat extremism on their services. Facebook said in a statement it was introducing a "one-strike" policy for use of Facebook Live, temporarily restricting access for people who have faced disciplinary action for breaking the company's most serious rules anywhere on its site. First-time offenders will be suspended from using Live for set periods of time, the company said. It is also broadening the range of offences that will qualify for one-strike suspensions. Facebook did not specify which offences were eligible for the one-strike policy or how long suspensions would last, but a … [Read more...] about Facebook restricts livestream, citing NZ shootings
How Helen Clark would regulate Facebook’s livestreaming
Helen Clark would introduce a delay to Facebook livestreaming so regulators could have more time to crackdown on extremist content. The former Prime Minister said Facebook's livestreaming tool is used responsibly "99.9 percent of the time", and brushed off propositions it should be banned. When asked if the tool should be regulated, Clark suggested introducing a broadcast delay, telling The Project: "That's how I'd deal with it in the short-term: have a delay." Jacinda Ardern confirms topic to be discussed in Paris Facebook announces how it will protect users from livestreaming breaches Jacinda Ardern won't rule out blocking Facebook if used to spread extremist content In the wake of the March 15 Christchurch terror attack which left 51 people dead, Facebook has announced it's applying a "one strike" policy for those who commit offenses relating to its livestream service. Facebook vice president of integrity Guy Rosen said the company had been reviewing what could … [Read more...] about How Helen Clark would regulate Facebook’s livestreaming
Facebook Live rules tightened following Christchurch attack
News by Press Association 15/05/2019, 4:01 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Facebook will restrict people who have broken certain rules from using its Live streaming feature, in response to the mosque terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. The social network is toughening its stance on live broadcasts with a “one strike” policy being placed on any account which violates Facebook’s most serious policies from their first offence. This means that, for example, if someone were to share a statement from a terrorist group with no context, they will be immediately blocked from using Live for a set period of time, such as 30 days. Facebook said it intends to extend restrictions into other areas over the coming weeks, beginning with preventing those same people from creating ads on Facebook. “We recognise the tension between people who would prefer unfettered access to our services and the restrictions needed to keep people … [Read more...] about Facebook Live rules tightened following Christchurch attack
Facebook restricts Live feature, citing NZ shootings
Facebook says it is tightening rules around its livestreaming feature ahead of a meeting of world leaders aimed at curbing online violence in the aftermath of the mosque killings in New Zealand. A lone gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch on March 15 while livestreaming the attacks on Facebook. It was New Zealand's worst peacetime shooting and spurred calls for tech companies to do more to combat extremism on their services. Facebook said in a statement it was introducing a "one-strike" policy for use of Facebook Live, temporarily restricting access for people who have faced disciplinary action for breaking the company's most serious rules anywhere on its site. First-time offenders will be suspended from using Live for set periods of time, the company said. It is also broadening the range of offences that will qualify for one-strike suspensions. Facebook did not specify which offences were eligible for the one-strike policy or how long suspensions would last, but a … [Read more...] about Facebook restricts Live feature, citing NZ shootings