Facebook to advise on cyber watchdog

Social media and tech giants, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google, are to meet the Government about plans to set up a cyber watchdog for online abuse and bullying.

Communications Minister Denis Naughten will meet with two other cabinet colleagues to decide who will create the role of the digital safety commissioner.

One of the functions of the new watchdog would be to fast-track disputes over privacy, online harassment, and defamation.