The Online Harms Act (French: Loi sur les préjudices en ligne), commonly known as Bill C-63 or the Online Harms Bill, is a bill introduced in the 44th Canadian Parliament. It was first introduced in 2021 by Justice Minister David Lametti during the second session of the 43rd Canadian Parliament as Bill C-36. A revised version was introduced on February 26, 2024, by Minister of Justice Arif Virani during the first session of the 44th Canadian Parliament.[1]
The Act would create a new duty of care of large social media platforms, requiring them to take action against "harmful" content such as hate speech; extremism and terrorism; child bullying, self-harm, and sexual abuse; and intimate content shared without consent. They would also be required to employ age-appropriate design features when the platform is used by a minor. The Act would establish a federal Digital Safety Commission and Digital Safety Office to enforce its provisions.
^Parliament of Canada (26 February 2024). "C-63 (44-1)". Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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