(CNN) Internet providers and tech giants like Facebook and Google will be compelled to remove violent content in a sweeping new law passed in Australia in the wake of the Christchurch massacre that killed 50 people. Under the new law , which passed both houses of Parliament Thursday, obligations will be placed on internet companies to stop the spread of violent material. Much of the March 15 massacre was live streamed on social media by the shooter. Platforms have struggled in the weeks since to remove copies of the video, which have been repeatedly uploaded. "The tragedy in Christchurch just over two weeks ago brought this issue to a head," Australian Attorney General Christian Porter said in a statement.

Source: CNN April 04, 2019 04:07 UTC