WDH-091 Websites, Domains & Internet Infrastructure
Does a page on a platform identify the platform as the publisher?¶
Not necessarily. Platform branding and infrastructure may identify the service used while a user controls the page, listing, profile, store or uploaded content.
Evidence to consider¶
- type of page or content;
- user or business account;
- publishing and editing history;
- administrator roles;
- login and access records;
- payment, payout and messages;
- moderation and complaint records.
Keep the conclusion precise¶
Accounts, IP addresses, devices and provider records may identify a technical or contractual relationship without identifying the individual responsible. Test shared access, delegated administration, automation, compromise and changes over time.
Key takeaway
Establish which account created and controlled the content and what role the platform itself performed.