New York § 230 - 230Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 230 — 230Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 230. 230Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy
§ 230. Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy. Neither the cable television company whose facilities are used to transmit a program produced by a person other than such cable television company pursuant to the provisions of this article or of federal law or of applicable regulations, nor the officers, directors or employees of any such cable television company shall be liable for damages arising from any obscene or defamatory statements or actions or invasion of privacy occurring during any program when such company does not originate or produce such program.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 230
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 230 cover?
Section 230 ("230Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 230?
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