For years, internet company executives rarely faced personal liability in Western democracies for what took place on their platforms. However, with increasing scrutiny from regulators, this may change.
The shift was punctuated by Pavel Durov's arrest, raising questions about whether tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg might also face similar legal risks in Europe.
Historically, the law held companies accountable for transgressions on their platforms, but the landscape is changing, particularly with respect to issues of child safety.
Experts argue that while individual prosecutions are still uncommon, the threshold for accountability is lowering, signaling a potential shift in how tech executives are treated legally.
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