Facebook Content Laws

• Australia passes legislation requiring Facebook, Google to pay for news content

  The legislation's architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals as the new laws come into effect, though both have already spoken to major outlets.

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  Feb 25, 2021
  
• Facebook to restore news pages in Australia after striking deal over content law

  A concession deal has been reached over legislation that would force Facebook and Google to pay for news content, which prompted Facebook last week to block all news pages.

  Tech

  Feb 23, 2021
  
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• Facebook resumes talks with Australia after blocking news content in country

  Facebook's abrupt decision to stop Australians from sharing news on the site also erased several state government and emergency department accounts, causing widespread anger.

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  Feb 19, 2021
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• ‘Highly irresponsible’: Canada condemns Facebook over Australian news ban

  Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, in charge of crafting similar legislation to be unveiled in coming months, has condemned Facebook's action and said it would not deter Ottawa.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
• Facebook blocks users in Australia from sharing news. Could Canada be next?

  As Australia battles Facebook in an effort to force tech giants to pay publishers for news content, Canada has made it clear it intends to introduce a similar plan.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
• Facebook says users in Australia can no longer view, share news content

  The move comes as a response to a proposed Australian law that would require it and Alphabet Inc’s Google to pay the country's news publishers for content.

  Tech

  Feb 17, 2021