Impose broadband-style transparency and appeals rules on Big Tech platforms
FCC should require Big Tech to disclose practices akin to broadband transparency rules, specify terms of service, ban actions inconsistent with those terms, and mandate transparent appeals for pretextual takedowns—citing Section 230 and Consolidated Reporting Act authority.
Mandate
Mandate Ch. 28 (FCC) — Reining in Big Tech: impose transparency rules on Big Tech similar to FCC broadband transparency disclosures about blocking/prioritizing/discriminating; look to Section 230 and Consolidated Reporting Act as authority; require greater specificity in terms of service; prohibit actions inconsistent with plain terms; require transparent appeals process for challenging pretextual takedowns.
Undo plan
1) Challenge FCC jurisdiction over non-common-carrier platforms absent new statute.
2) Prefer congressional transparency mandates with clear coverage definitions (size/function).
3) Protect editorial discretion and user privacy in any disclosure regime.
4) Coordinate with FTC unfair-practices authority rather than stretching Communications Act.
5) Verify: statutory basis cited; covered-entity definitions; appeals metrics.