By Wendy Shore on September 11, 2020

Samaritans launches guidelines for tech firms on managing suicide content

New guidelines for internet platforms on how to safely manage self-harm and suicide content have been published by Samaritans in an effort to set industry standards on the issue.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, the charity has released the new guidance and a new advisory series for internet platforms, which have been created in collaboration with the Government and tech giants such as Facebook, Google and Twitter.

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Published by Wendy Shore September 11, 2020