Topic: Online Harms

2 chapters across the catalog

XY You're Out
Episode 1895 40:04 - 43:32

1895: XY You're Out

Canada Online Harms Act, Hate Speech and Boycotts

The hosts discuss new Canadian legislation regarding hate speech and "hate bias motivated incidents." They highlight examples where promoting a boycott of organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community could be determined a crime. They argue the law is subjective and creates a "protected class" system where "wrong-think" is prosecuted while hostility toward conservatives remains permitted.

Tactile Nukes
Episode 1128 53:04 - 57:16

1128: Tactile Nukes

UK Online Harms White Paper, Duty of Care

The UK government introduced an "Online Harms" white paper proposing a legal "duty of care" for social media companies. Home Secretary Sajid Javid warned that tech executives could be held personally liable or fined if they fail to remove "harmful" content, including cyberbullying and terrorist propaganda.