How to Protect Journalists from Online Harassment
Big technology companies are both unwilling and unable fully to address the the cyberharassment problem by themselves. By following France’s example and introducing new laws, policymakers elsewhere also could help journalists and other at-risk groups to fight back against online abuse.
NEW YORK – France is one of the few countries that have introduced laws that address cyberharassment, including that aimed at journalists. Others would do well to emulate it.