On the Security Obligations of Online Live Broadcasting Platforms

直播行业迅猛发展，直播的种类和运行方式多样化，直播中发生的侵权事件也越来越多，引发了各方人士对直播平台义务和责任的讨论，主要焦点集中在安全保障义务是否适用于网络直播平台上。我国《民法典》第1198条对安全保障义务进行了规定，而对网络直播平台中是否适用安全保障义务，《民法典》并未明确规定，并且司法实践中存在同案异判的现象。立法不明确、适用范围不清、责任分配不明晰的问题是我国安全保障义务机制有待进一步完善的地方，基于直播模式的特殊性及对直播用户权益保护的角度，对网络直播平台的安全保障义务进行研究非常必要。The live streaming industry is developing rapidly, with a diversification in the types and operational methods of live streams. Infringement incidents occurring during live streams are also on the rise, sparking discussions among various parties about the obligations and responsibilities of live streaming platforms. The main focus is on whether the duty of safety protection applies to online live streaming platforms. Article 1198 of China’s Civil Code stipulates the duty of safety protection, but it does not explicitly specify whether this duty applies to online live streaming platforms. Moreover, there are inconsistent rulings in judicial practice. The lack of clarity in legislation, unclear scope of application, and ambiguous allocation of responsibility are areas where China’s mechanism for the duty of safety protection needs further improvement. Given the special nature of live streaming models and the need to protect the rights of live stream users, it is essential to study the duty of safety protection for online live streaming platforms.