Canada introduces sweeping new online safety rules
Source: BBC
Canada introduces sweeping new online safety rules
27 February 2024
By Max Matza
BBC News
Canada has introduced a new bill that aims to combat online abuse with steep penalties for hate crimes - including life in prison for inciting genocide.
The proposed Online Harms Act requires social media platforms to remove posts - such as those which sexualise children - within 24 hours.
The law would regulate social media companies, live streaming platforms and "user-uploaded adult content" websites.
The bill still needs to be voted on by Canada's Parliament
It lists seven categories of harmful content that providers would be required to remove from their websites. Banned content includes posts made to bully a child or those encouraging self-harm.
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