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The actions of X on intimate images are 'appalling,' outgoing B.C. AG says
- British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma called X’s refusal to remove an intimate image shared without consent “appalling” and urged governments to strengthen legal protections against online harms.
- British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that X’s geoblocking of the image in Canada reasonably addressed its unlawful distribution under provincial law.
- The tribunal reversed a previous $100,000 penalty against X, finding that the company had a valid legal defense because it took reasonable steps under the law.
- Sharma said governments should pursue stronger accountability and safety standards for online platforms.
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The actions of X on intimate images are 'appalling,' outgoing B.C. AG says
Out-going British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says governments have to keep up the fight to protect people from online harms if social media companies like X don't take on their own corporate responsibility. B.C.
·Canmore, Canada
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Leaning Left16Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution94% Left
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