Facebook brings new rules for live streaming feature

California: Facebook is introducing new rules for its live streaming feature, in response to the deadly terrorist attack in New Zealand that was broadcasted live on the social media platform.
In a blog post published on Tuesday, Facebook announced that it will temporarily restrict users from using its live feature if they break its “most serious policies”. The post does not specify these rules but points to the “current community standards” that prohibit spreading terrorist propaganda on the social network.
A Facebook spokesperson told CNN that under the new policy, the alleged Christchurch shooter would not have been able to live stream the March 15 massacre. The statement implies that the alleged shooter had previously broken the Facebook community standards.