Internet Links Not Libel, Top Court Rules

Posted
By: Meagan Fitzpatrick | cbc.ca

Hyperlinking to defamatory material on the internet does not constitute publishing the defamatory material itself , the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Wednesday.

The unanimous ruling will alleviate fears that holding someone liable for how they use hyperlinks on websites, personal ones or others, could cast a chill on internet use.































Comments

No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here