STAR Framework

CCDH’s STAR Framework establish key global standards for Big Tech reform to ensure: Safety-by-design, Transparency, Accountability and Responsibility.

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Building a Safe and Accountable Internet

CCDH’s Refreshed STAR Framework

Imagine an internet where safety and well-being are priorities, transparency is non-negotiable and social media companies are accountable and responsible to users. The Center for Countering Digital Hate’s STAR Framework is a blueprint for policymakers to combat online harms and fortify democracy in the digital age. 

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TikTok blocks hashtag view counts

TikTok removes views from hashtags

TikTok takes a step back on transparency by obscuring the number of views on hashtags, making it harder for researchers to study the reach of harmful content.

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