Twitter International takes issue with new Online Safety Code’s approach to “restricted” video content
Twitter International claims the definition of restricted content is “broadly framed” and capable of encompassing a “wide spectrum of content, including legal content”. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Wiresocial network platform has accused Ireland’s media watchdog of engaging in “regulatory overreach” in its approach to restrictions on certain video content.
Falling under the code’s “restricted” heading is video content that bullies or humiliates a person or that promotes eating disorder behaviour, suicide, self-harm or behaviour prejudicial to the safety of children, including dangerous challenges. The company notes that the EU’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive draws a clear distinction between illegal content, which includes incitement to hatred, and “legal but harmful” content. Video-sharing platforms must prohibit illegal content, but the directive envisages that legal but harmful content will be subject to access restrictions to protect children, the company says.
The company stresses that it does not believe prohibition of restricted content could never be a proportionate interference with freedom of expression rights. The firm says its terms and conditions already prohibit some content, such as promotion of suicide and self harm. Having conducted an assessment of competing rights, the firm is satisfied such restrictions are proportionate.
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