· 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.

· 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”