Section 230 of the provides immunity to an Internet service provider (ISP) that publishes user-generated content, as long as its actions do not rise to the level of a content provider.
A) Online Protection Act
B) Online Privacy Protection Act
C) Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act
D) Communications Decency Act

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Section 230 is a provision of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). It protects ISPs from being held liable for content posted by their users. As long as the ISP is simply providing a platform for users to post content, and is not actively participating in creating that content or exercising editorial control over it, the ISP is not considered a "content provider" and therefore cannot be held responsible for any illegal or harmful content posted by users. The other options listed (Online Protection Act, Online Privacy Protection Act, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act) are not real laws.

Section 230 of the Provides Immunity to an Internet Service