Germany plans to fine Facebook for failing to remove hate messages

Facebook has a huge problem with offensive content. For months, the social network has been taking various measures in its fight against this type of content, but it does not seem to have the desired effect. In fact, a month ago they announced the hiring of 3, 000 new people to help detect and remove this type of content.

Germany plans to fine Facebook for failing to remove hate messages

It is not the only open front in this regard for Facebook. The company was warned by the European Union, saying that if they did not delete this type of offensive content and hate messages within 24 hours, they would be fined. Now, it looks like Germany is planning to do that.

Fines Facebook for breaking its promises

Apparently, Facebook would not have complied with that agreement. According to various media reports, offensive content and hate messages remain for much longer than the 24 hours agreed on the social network. Reason why the German government has decided to take action.

Germany is currently developing a new bill allowing fines for technology companies for acting incorrectly. Facebook is one of them, and the fine that is currently speculated is around 50 million euros. So it is a very serious threat to the social network.

Facebook is working against this type of content. They know they should, since their page is one of the ways used to share violent content, hate messages, and ISIS propaganda. So it's up to you to get your batteries on if you don't want to face a fine like this. What do you think of Germany's plans? Are they right or is it an exaggerated measure?