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High Severity

Unconstrained Regulatory Authority Over Platforms

The Division can publish its own internal rules and render binding decisions on platform liability without establishing procedural safeguards, transparency requirements, or clear standards for rule-making. This creates regulatory uncertainty for digital businesses that must comply with enforcement decisions before judicial review is available, increasing operational costs and deterring innovation. The provision grants broad discretion to interpret what constitutes misinformation or disinformation, forcing platforms to build compliance systems without knowing how the Division will apply its authority or what additional requirements its internal rules may impose.