Canada proposes Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) to regulate social media platforms and tackle harmful content.
Canada's Liberal government recently proposed the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63), aiming to regulate social media platforms and address the spread of harmful content, following the UK, Europe, and Australia. While addressing child exploitation and hate speech, the act is based on "intermediary liability" to make platforms legally responsible for harmful content. Critics argue the Online Harms Act doesn't go far enough to protect democracy in Canada.
March 19, 2024
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