Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Session 4: International Collaboration

Mr. David Cicilline:

Mr. Lovett described a contract with the web which sounds exciting, consisting of nine principles and involving 87 directives, but I take it that essentially requires voluntary compliance with the large technology platforms. Has he thought about what would be the most effective way to operationalise that because, as we have seen, there is very little likelihood these technology platforms will regulate themselves or correct their own misbehaviour? They seem to be driven by a model that is about growth and revenue. Therefore, does it involve public shaming or is it intended jurisdictions would take these principles and directives and incorporate them in legislation, or what is his view on these issues?

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