(Reuters) – Twitter Inc said it will remove images or videos of deceased individuals at the request of family members. In order to respect the wishes of loved ones, Twitter will remove imagery of deceased individuals in certain circumstances, according to a statement tweeted by Twitter spokesman Nu Wexler on Tuesday. Immediate family members and other authorized individuals may request the removal of images or videos of deceased individuals, from when critical injury occurs to the moments before or after death, the statement said. Facebook Inc also allows verified immediate family members to request the removal of a deceased persons Facebook account.
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