David Fraser, a prominent Internet and privacy lawyer, says the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act will place a barrier on those may need it the most. Continue reading
The original Cyber-safety Act, the first of its kind in Canada, was struck down in late 2015 after the Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled that it infringed on Charter rights. Continue reading
This week, 6 young men were given conditional discharges for sharing intimate images of underage girls. Continue reading
A high-profile Nova Scotia case is shining a light on the consequences of sharing intimate images without consent. Continue reading
A rare charge of wilful promotion of hatred has been laid against an Edmonton man who police said ran several hate-based websites that promoted violence. Continue reading
The walk is in memory of Rehtaeh Parsons and works to raise awareness of sexualized violence and consent. Continue reading
Rehtaeh Parsons’ mother believes there is a heightened awareness in Nova Scotia around sharing intimate images following what happened to her daughter. Continue reading
The Nova Scotia government says all of the recommendations in a review of how Nova Scotia police and prosecutors handled the high-profile Rehtaeh Parsons case have either been put in place or are underway. Continue reading
Police in Bridgewater launched a year-long investigation in response to complaints from school officials, leading to the seizure of a number of electronic devices. Continue reading
The goal of the Birds and the Bees campaign is to encourage open dialogue about sexual violence among youth in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
