The Communications Decency Act

BUS 10 Senator’s Decision: Section 230 In this assignment you have the role of a U.S. Senator. In the Senate, you will soon be debating and voting on potential changes to the law known as “Section 230.” Your staff members are collecting background information for you to review. You have determined that you need to answer the following questions in order to have an informed opinion of the law before you weigh in during the debate.1) Give a brief summary of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. (two to three paragraphs are sufficient. (2 points)2) What is the relationship between the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Section 230? Explain. (2 points)3) The immunity offered by Section 230 requires a three-prong test. List the three elements of this test. (2 points)4) What are the limits to the protections provided by Section 230? (2 points) 5) List and describe one case involving Section 230 that has influenced the interpretationof Section 230 in subsequent cases or has led to new legislation around Section 230. (2 points)6) Do other countries have legislation similar to the Unites States Communications decency Act, Section 230? (if so, give the country and list and describe the example) (3 points)7) What potential effect would change(s) to Section 230 have on the business operations of companies of such as Facebook, Google, and others? (3 points)8) Will you vote to keep Section 230 as is (no changes) or will you seek to amend Section 230? Please proved a detailed rationale for your response. (4 points for the explanation, not the actual decision)