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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSTATE CYBERSTALKING AND CYBERHARASSMENT LAWS
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There have been a number of attempts by experts and legislators to define cyberstalking. It is generally understood to be the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group, or an organization.[1] Cyberstalking is a form of cyberbullying, and the terms are often used interchangeably in the media. Both may include false accusations, defamation, slander and libel. Cyberstalking may also include monitoring, identity theft, threats, vandalism, solicitation for sex, or gathering information that may be used to threaten or harass. Cyberstalking is often accompanied by realtime or offline stalking.[2] Both are criminal offenses.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberstalking
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Last update: Dec. 5, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: NCSL cannot provide assistance with individual cases. NCSL serves state legislators and their staff. This site provides comparative information only and should not be construed as legal advice.
For information about how to deal with cyberstalking or online harassment, visit OnGuardOnline or follow these guidelines.
Overview
States have enacted "cyberstalking" or "cyberharassment" laws or have laws that explicitly include electronic forms of communication within more traditional stalking or harassment laws. In addition, recent concerns about protecting minors from online bullying or harassment have led states to enact "cyberbullying" laws. This chart identifies state laws that include specific references to electronic communication. However, other state laws may still apply to those who harass, threaten or bully others online, although specific language may make the laws easier to enforce. This chart classifies the various state laws addressing these three different types of online behaviors, as described below.
Cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet, email or other electronic communications to stalk, and generally refers to a pattern of threatening or malicious behaviors. Cyberstalking may be considered the most dangerous of the three types of Internet harassment, based on a posing credible threat of harm. Sanctions range from misdemeanors to felonies.
Cyberharassment. Cyberharassment differs from cyberstalking in that it may generally be defined as not involving a credible threat. Cyberharassment usually pertains to threatening or harassing email messages, instant messages, or to blog entries or websites dedicated solely to tormenting an individual. Some states approach cyberharrassment by including language addressing electronic communications in general harassment statutes, while others have created stand-alone cyberharassment statutes.
* Note: This chart does not cover cyberbullying laws. Cyberbullying and cyberharassment are sometimes used interchangeably, but cyberbullying generally refers to electronic harassment or bullying among minors within a school context. See the NCSL's Education Program's cyberbullying page for more information on cyberbullyings laws and legislation.
Laws By State Here:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/cyberstalking-and-cyberharassment-laws.aspx#Overview
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STATE CYBERSTALKING AND CYBERHARASSMENT LAWS (Original Post)
Katashi_itto
Sep 2014
OP
Np, I was reading what was going on on Disscusionist and other sites and thought this would be
Katashi_itto
Sep 2014
#3
Thanks! Pixels on pages represent a whole confluence of beliefs and behaviors IRL.
ancianita
Sep 2014
#12
littlemissmartypants
(22,823 posts)1. Kicking. Thank you. nt
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)3. Np, I was reading what was going on on Disscusionist and other sites and thought this would be
good information to have for people.
littlemissmartypants
(22,823 posts)4. Bookmark. Thank you. nt
Laelth
(32,017 posts)2. That's very useful. Thanks for posting. k&r n/t
-Laelth
littlemissmartypants
(22,823 posts)5. Action conquers fear. nt
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)6. True
TBF
(32,105 posts)7. Thanks for posting this
K&R nt
sarge43
(28,945 posts)8. Thank you
Definitely one for the keeper file.
LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)9. K&R, thank you.
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)13. :)
proReality
(1,628 posts)10. Kick
Thanks!
Heidi
(58,237 posts)11. Kick!
ancianita
(36,137 posts)12. Thanks! Pixels on pages represent a whole confluence of beliefs and behaviors IRL.
PoPs are the psyops of the actual world's small, big or planetary predator hive minds. All threats are groom targets to give in to the eventual credible threat; thus all threat behavior must be stopped. Whether laws support this idea or not, parenting practices should stop threat/harassment behavior.