People should be aware that some forms of cyber-bullying are considered criminal acts. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is a crime to write something that is intended to offend a person or likely to harm a person's reputation by exposing him or her to hatred, contempt or ridicule. This is referred to as publishing a "defamatory libel". It is also a crime to communicate continually with someone if your contact causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others. A cyber-bully may also be violating the Canadian Human Rights Act, if he or she spreads hate or discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability.
Be Web Aware: Challenging Cyber Bullying. (2008) Retrieved October 12, 2008 from
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx
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