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French law orders social media to delete hate posts within 24 hours

The French parliament has approved legislation imposing on websites and social media the requirement to delete posts posts inciting hatred, violence, racism, and sexual harassment within 24 hours, or face a fine in each case of up to 1.25 million euros, amid concern from rights groups and opposition politicians that the new law could impede the right to free expression.

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Social media and other websites will have just one hour to delete offending content under a new law passed by France's parliament, reports BBC News.

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