German authorities decided to fine the social network for fakes and aggression

The German authorities decided to fine the social network for fakes and aggression

The German government on Wednesday approved the imposition of fines up to $ 53 million against social networks, which will not remove hate messages and fake news after customer complaints, reports BBC.

Since in Germany in 2015 arrived more than a million migrants a number of exciting enmity attacks on social networks has increased many times.

The government has warned Internet companies that they are not effectively compete with similar content.

In addition, in September this year, Germany will hold an election. Many German politicians are afraid that before the election in social networks there will be many false information.

If the bill receives parliamentary approval, the social networks will only be 24 hours after receipt of the complaint to delete the posts that openly violate German law.

The bill approved by the Cabinet, also applies to child pornography and activities related to terrorism on the Internet.

In Germany, already operates one of the world’s toughest laws on aggressive rhetoric, which deals with defamation, slander, incitement and threats.