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Internet Security

Offensive and inappropriate material

Child Pornography

Definition of Child Pornography as stated in the Criminal Code of Canada, s. 163.1:

163.1 (1) In this section, "child pornography" means
(a) a photographic, film, video or other visual representation, whether or not it was made by electronic or mechanical means,
(I) that shows a person who is or is depicted as being under the age of eighteen years and is engaged in or is depicted as engaged in explicit sexual activity, or
(ii) the dominant characteristic of which is the depiction, for a sexual purpose, of a sexual organ or the anal region of a person under the age of eighteen years; or
(b) any written material or visual representation that advocates or counsels sexual activity with a person under the age of eighteen years that would be an offence under this Act.

Making and possessing child pornography are both criminal offenses.

Recommendations
  • In Quebec, all child pornography matters should be referred to the Sûreté du Québec or your local police service, who have investigative power in this regard.

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Web Sites Featuring Offensive Material and/or Pornographic Advertisement

Unfortunately there are hundreds and even thousands of Web sites featuring offensive material and/or pornographic advertisement. Although this is a shame, these sites may not be illegal as such, and dealing with them is extremely difficult.

Recommendations
  • First we recommend that you complain to the appropriate site managers.
  • Also, you may consider using a software specifically designed to restrict access to certain sites and "block out" offensive material.

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Bomb Making Sites

It is currently not illegal to post instructions on bomb making or other similar criminal acts on the Internet, and in fact, "how to" guides for the manufacture of explosives are readily available in bookstores and public libraries.

The manufacture of any explosive device, apart from being extremely dangerous, is also illegal. Any person caught with such material can be charged under section 82 of the Criminal Code of Canada - “possession of explosive substances” or one of the related sections. Inciting anyone to build or use such a device is also illegal, and the person aiding anyone in the construction or the use of such a device is party to the offence and therefore could be liable to the same charges as the bomb maker.

Recommendations
  • Do not allow your children to use the Internet unsupervised as there are any number of sites that contain offensive or dangerous materials on the Web.
  • Do not post any such material on your Web site as you may become criminally or civilly liable if someone uses this information to commit a criminal act.
  • If you become aware of someone attempting to use this information, please report them to your local police.

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