20.09.2017 - 10:42 [ Techdirt ]

Is There A Single Online Service Not Put At Risk By SESTA?

The problematic language in the bill is that this is the „standard“ for liability:

„The term ‚participation in a venture‘ means knowing conduct by an individual or entity, by any means, that assists, supports, or facilitates a violation….“

And that could apply to just about anyone offering services online. So, let‘s dig into a few examples of companies and services potentially facing liability thanks to this nuclear bomb-sized hole in CDA 230.