C-288Outside the Order of PrecedencePrivate Member’s Bill
An Act to enact the Protection Against Online Fraud Act and to amend the Criminal Code
Short title: Protection Against Online Fraud Act
Sponsor:
Melissa Lantsman, Member of Parliament (Thornhill)
Proposed changes
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.
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“Bill C-288 - Protection Against Online Fraud Act with respect to growing threat of online fraud and the recommendations to recognize diversity and autonomy of older adults…”
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