UN warns EU to be cautious with new online rules

UN warns EU to be cautious with new online rules — — -Brussels (Brussels Morning) UN human rights officials have warned the EU and the UK to exercise caution when implementing new rules intended to regulate online content such as hate speech and abuse, noting that they can jeopardise free speech and human rights.

The UN Human Rights office pointed out that around 40 new laws regulating social media have been adopted worldwide in the past two years.