That is what happened in this specific case.
Fortunately, many of the Canadian companies that we are dealing with agree with our recommendations. We have a talk and then they move forward. However, problems arise when companies disagree. In Pornhub's case, the company refused to implement two recommendations that I believe were essential.
First, we asked the company to make sure they obtain clear and direct consent from all individuals. Indirect consent can lead to non-consensual distribution or revenge porn, for instance, which was the focus of our investigation. Second, we wanted content shared on the company's website inappropriately to be removed quickly and to make it easy for victims to ask for content to be taken down.
The organization has consistently refused to implement either recommendation, and that's why the amendment I requested seeks to ensure I can issue orders that can be enforced right away. People can challenge my decision in court and that's normal and it's part of the rule of law, but there ought to be immediate protection for Canadians.
