Facebook makes vague noises about 'restrictions' on live video after tragedy

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Facebook could impose new limits on who can live stream to Facebook Live following the Christchurch terror attack, which was broadcast live on the social network.

In an open letter published in the New Zealand Herald, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg laid out steps the company is taking to change its policies following criticism after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Among them: new rules on who is allowed to use Facebook Live.

"We are exploring restrictions on who can go Live depending on factors such as prior Community Standard violations," Sandberg wrote. 

The proposal was light on details. Sandberg didn't elaborate on exactly how Facebook might restrict the ability to live stream, other than suggesting that those who have broken the company's rules in the past may be affected.  Read more...

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