New Jersey legislation ( SB 326 ) would require social networking websites to promptly investigate user allegations of harassment and report investigation results ”upon request” from the complaining user.
Many covered websites already have a ‘report abuse’ button and remove abusive users. However, faced with adverse publicity and cost of lawsuits, these services could be forced to lower the bar they use to kick-off anyone who’s the subject of a complaint.
The proposal also isn’t confined to websites based in New Jersey — it would regulate any website, anywhere, that can be used by New Jersey residents.
[1]Emphasis added.
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