Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16

Protecting kids or deputizing censors? The risks of Carney's social media ban

The Carney government has now officially tabled Bill C-34, also known as the Safe Social Media Act. Among other things, the bill creates a "duty to act responsibly" on social media companies, and a "duty to protect children," including a new ban on social media for children under 16 (with some exception). In this interview with NP Comment's Rob Breakenridge, privacy lawyer David Fraser outlines his concerns over the legislation, and the potentia…

B.C. says social media bill falls short, expert calls it ambitious - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

With much still left to be determined in the federal government’s newly proposed social media restrictions, experts and officials are parsing the details to figure out how the legislation might work, where the roadblocks could be, and what’s missing. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province wants more, including rules that her government had proposed forcing artificial intelligence companies to report activity to police when someone i…

B.C. says social media bill falls short, expert calls it ambitious - Northern Sentinel

With much still left to be determined in the federal government’s newly proposed social media restrictions, experts and officials are parsing the details to figure out how the legislation might work, where the roadblocks could be, and what’s missing. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province wants more, including rules that her government had proposed forcing artificial intelligence companies to report activity to police when someone i…

Canada is the latest to try limiting kids' social media exposure — but new bill gives platforms room to change

Canada aims to join countries worldwide restricting social media for children and youth, but some experts say it's what else is in the country's new online harm bill – including safety requirements for social platforms and a new regulator – that could set Canada's approach apart.

B.C. says social media bill falls short, expert calls it ambitious

With much still left to be determined in the federal government’s newly proposed social media restrictions, experts and officials are parsing the details to figure out how the legislation might work, where the roadblocks could be, and what’s missing. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province wants more, including rules that her government had proposed forcing artificial intelligence companies to report activity to police when someone i…

Canada moves to ban social media use for youth under 16

TORONTO — Canada is joining a growing list of countries seeking to protect young people from harm online by restricting their access to social media platforms. The post Canada moves to ban social media use for youth under 16 appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.