Study the realm of cyberbullying, whereby cyberthreats can take on diverse forms. Learn about the many strategies used, ranging from offensive remarks to identity theft. Learn about the legal repercussions, including offenses against the Criminal Code, and arm yourself with information to stop online abuse. Be cautious and safe when using digital devices.

1. Title: What constitutes as cyber
bullying (stalking)
· Cyberbullying is when an individual becomes a target by others — using computers, cell phones or
other devices — to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten or harass. It is often repeated and
sustained over a period of time.
· The range of cyberbullying tactics is wide and is constantly changing as new technology emerges
and different social networking sites pop up.
· Sending mean or threatening messages by email, text or through comments on a social networking
page is an example of cyberbullying.
· Another example is spreading rumours, gossip, or secrets about another person through social
networking sites, emails or texts.
· Posting online stories to humiliate or embarrass someone constitutes as cyber bullying. As well as
hacking their email account.
· Tricking someone to open up and share personal information and then sharing that information
with others is another form of cyber bullying.
· Several Criminal Code offences deal with cyber bullying. Depending on the exact nature of the
behaviour, the following current offences could be charged:
o Criminal harassment
o Uttering threats
o Intimidation
o Mischief in relation to data;
o Unauthorized use of computer;
o Identity fraud
o Extortion
o False messages, indecent or harassing telephone calls
o Incitement of hatred; and,
o Defamatory libel.

2. · If an image of you has been shared on the internet that you want removed, visit needhelpnow.ca
for the steps that can be taken to get that picture/video off the internet.
· Extortion in the Criminal Code: “Everyone commits extortion who, without reasonable justification
or excuse and with intent to obtain anything, by threats, accusations, menaces or violence”