Manila Principles on Intermediary Liability

The Manilla Principles on Intermediary Liability define various principles for intermediary companies to follow when operating in democratic and authoritarian environments
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In Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

including that: Intermediaries should be shielded from liability for third-party content; Content must not be required to be restricted without an order by a judicial authority; Requests for restrictions of content must be clear, be unambiguous, and follow due process; Laws and content restriction orders and practices must comply with the tests of necessity and proportionality Laws and content restriction policies and practices must respect due process; Transparency and accountability must be built into laws and content restriction policies and practices.

Manila Principles on Intermediary Liability
Org. type: Advocacy organization
Project type: Document
Last modified: Nov 12, 2025 Added: May 31, 2022
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