CDT Says Section 230 Bill From Graham, Blumenthal Threatens Privacy, Security

Section 230-related draft legislation from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., (see 1912190079) threatens free expression and privacy, the Center for Democracy & Technology wrote Friday. It could prevent platforms from providing end-to-end encryption, and would “give the Attorney General significant and unaccountable power to regulate speech, control online services, and undermine our privacy and security,” CDT said. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for user content.