Bill Detail
An Act to enact the Protection Against Online Fraud Act and to amend the Criminal Code
This enactment enacts the Protection Against Online Fraud Act, the purpose of which is to require that owners and operators of platforms, such as online services or applications, implement measures to prevent the dissemination of fraudulent content through their products and services and to provide notice to users who engaged with such content.
It also amends the Criminal Code to add as an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes the fact that an identify theft or identity fraud offence was committed against a person vulnerable given their personal circumstances, including their age, health and financial situation.
This bill proposes the Protection Against Online Fraud Act, which would require online platforms like social media and gaming services to take steps to prevent and remove fraudulent content. Operators would need to notify users who have interacted with such content and keep records of actions taken. This aims to protect Canadians from online scams and misinformation by placing more responsibility on the platforms where these activities occur.