Online Harms Act QuizJoel Pelletier2024-11-18T13:26:22-07:00 QUIZ TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE How much do you know about Canada’s Online Harms Act? Take this quiz and find out! START Facebook Twitter Youtube 1. What is the primary goal of the Online Harms Act, according to Minister of Justice Arif Virani? To monitor “harmful speech” online To protect children online To increase government surveillance To promote digital literacy 2. Which of the following does Canada’s Criminal Code already prohibit? Sharing intimate images without consent Bullying that reaches a criminal level Incitement of violence Child pornography and other obscene material All of the above 3. Under this new legislation, what could a person be required to do if a court believes they may commit a speech crime in the future? Wear an ankle bracelet and obey a curfew Complete a course on kindness and empathy Perform community service All of the above 4. What is the proposed maximum penalty for advocating for genocide under the Online Harms Act? 5 years in jail Lifetime in jail 10 years in jail 15 years in jail 5. If social media platforms fail to comply with the Online Harms Act, they can be fined up to: $100,000 $1,000,000 Six percent of global revenue Social media platforms cannot be fined 6. How much could individuals be fined by the government if found guilty of a speech crime by the Human Rights Tribunal? Up to $10,000 Up to $30,000 Up to $50,000 Up to $70,000 7. How could the Online Harms Act impact free speech in Canada? It will likely promote freedom of expression It will likely have no significant impact It will likely lead to self-censorship It will likely enhance public discourse
