Poland to fine social media giants $2.2m every time they censor free speech

Poland to fine social media giants $2.2m every time they censor free speech

A new law is due to be passed in Poland that would fine Big Tech firms a staggering $2.2 million every time they unconstitutionally censor lawful free speech online. 

While liberal governments in western nations seek to fine social media giants Facebook and Twitter for failing to remove so-called “hate speech,” Poland is taking a refreshingly different approach. 

“Under its provisions, social media services will not be allowed to remove content or block accounts if the content on them does not break Polish law.” “In the event of removal or blockage, a complaint can be sent to the platform, which will have 24 hours to consider it.” 

“Within 48 hours of the decision, the user will be able to file a petition to the court for the return of access. The court will consider complaints within seven days of receipt and the entire process is to be electronic.”