Get the biggest politics stories by email Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailSocial media firms including Facebook and Twitter should be held to a time limit to remove harmful content, MPs have claimed. The white paper suggests that these firms could face hefty fines if they don’t compl with the new rules. (Image: Getty)"The regulator should also give guidance on the responsibilities of social media companies to ensure that their algorithms are not consistently directing users to harmful content." A 12-week consultation on the white paper will take place before the Government publishes its final proposals for legislation. "The era of self-regulation for online companies is over," Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright said.

Source: Daily Mirror April 08, 2019 07:41 UTC