Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 4 - Networking and the Internet - Social Issues - Page 213: 4

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The manager of an electronic bulletin board should not necessarily be held responsible for the contents posted by users. However, they do have a responsibility to moderate and enforce rules to ensure that illegal or harmful content is not allowed on the platform. This aligns with the principle of intermediary liability, where the platform is not held liable for user-generated content but may be required to take action against harmful content upon notice. Similarly, a telephone company should not be held responsible for the contents of telephone conversations. Telephone companies provide a means of communication but do not control the content of conversations. However, they may be required to cooperate with law enforcement in certain situations, such as providing call records under court order. As for the manager of a grocery store, they should not typically be held responsible for the contents of a community bulletin board located in the store, as they are not directly responsible for the content posted by users. However, they may have a duty to ensure that the bulletin board complies with local laws and store policies, such as not allowing hate speech or illegal content.
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