Communications Decency Act Section 230 Immunity

Summary

This practice note provides an overview of the Communications Decency Act Section 230 immunity, including who it covers, what types of claims it covers, and how to avoid losing its protection. Section 230 of provides broad protection to Internet service providers and Internet users from claims arising from the speech of third parties. Anyone who hosts a website or publishes third-party information on the Internet should understand how Section 230 operates.