Cyberharcèlement : la Belgique prépare un bannissement numérique

Belgium is considering a system to temporarily ban individuals from social media platforms who are convicted of online offenses, drawing inspiration from a similar law in France. The initiative, spearheaded by Minister of Digital Affairs Vanessa Matz, aims to combat cyberbullying, the dissemination of intimate images without consent, hate speech, and terrorist propaganda. The proposal involves a judicial order leading to a ban on accessing social media, with the goal of ending impunity and preventing recidivism. The implementation raises significant technical challenges regarding identification, user control, and the protection of privacy, requiring careful consideration of legal and ethical implications.