The Texas Supreme Court found that Facebook can be sued for facilitating sex trafficking, which means:

• Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act will no longer be used as a carte blanche safe harbor for websites claiming free speech and no responsibility for its users;

• Greater scrutiny on the sale of sexual services on popular social platforms; and

• A potential chilling effect for online content beyond illegal sexual activities.

Read about why online providers should consider implementing better protocols for potential wrong doers on their platforms to avoid liability.