The Canadian government recently put forward a new set of cyber laws designed to prevent online bullying.
The proposed legislation immediately drew howls of outrage from all corners, accusing the government of simply reviving its previous failed attempt at introducing draconian state snooping in a new disguise.
So, what’s really going on with Bill C-13?
The bill was announced by Canada’s Justice Minister Peter MacKay on November 20th, nicely coinciding with Anti-Bullying Week in the UK.