August 18, 2003

Immunity for Match-Makers

A computer match-making service is statutorily immune under the circumstances, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. section 230(c)(1), from legal liability arising from false content contained in a dating profile provided by someone posing as another person. Carafano v. Metrosplash.com (9th Cir. 2003) [pdf]


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