According toTwitter Safety, there is a growing concern about people using private information to harass and intimidate others.
Context will be considered if a post is reported.
Twitter may allow images or videos to stay up if it’s important to public discourse.
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For example, if the content is publicly available or covered by mainstream news, the post will remain.
It will also not remove media featuring public figures if the information is in the public’s best interest.
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One reason for this update is to help Twitter better align itspolicies with human rights standards.
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The new change will be enforced globally and is effective immediately.
