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UNCOVERED: Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove harmful content online - Caught on Camera

Under Trudeau's legislation, Canadians would be able to request the removal of content within 24 hours and file complaints against people spreading hateful speech at a human rights tribunal [Mike Segar/Reuters]

Canada has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech platforms to quickly remove online content deemed harmful, including material that sexualises children and foments hate.

The Online Harms Act, introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on Monday, would make tech companies responsible for tackling seven categories of harmful content and increase criminal penalties for spreading hate online.

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