Provisions of the Nova Scotia Cyber-safety Act came into force today, as announced by the Minister of Justice of Nova
Scotia.
Protective Orders
It is now possible, in Nova Scotia, for the targets of
cyberbullying to make an application for a protective order to a
justice of the peace. If the target is a minor, the minor's
parent may make an application.
The Cyber-safety Act defines cyberbullying as:
means any electronic communication through the use of
technology including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, computers, other electronic devices, social networks,
text messaging, instant messaging, websites and electronic mail,
typically repeated or with continuing effect, that is intended or
ought reasonably be expected to cause fear, intimidation,
humiliation, distress or other damage or harm to another
person's health, emotional well-being, self-esteem or
reputation, and includes assisting or encouraging such
communication in any way
