Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online +

Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online +

This Code of Conduct outlines a framework for combating illegal hate speech online within the EU. It was developed in collaboration with IT companies, including major social media platforms, to ensure that flagged hate speech is assessed and removed within 24 hours. The Code promotes transparency, user education, and partnerships between governments, civil society, and online platforms to counter illegal hate speech while protecting fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. Updates to the Code have included progress reports and extended commitments to address new challenges in online content moderation. This Code of Conduct, an example of a code under Article 45 of the Digital Services Act (DSA). It builds on the Code of Conduct adopted in 2016.