Tag: GEA Group AG v. Flex-N-Gate Corporation; 2009 ONCA 619

Warman v. Fournier et al: Balancing Disclosure, Privacy, and Freedom of Expression Interests in Internet Defamation Cases

Post author By Matthew Nied
Post date May 4, 2010
Categories In Canadian law, compelling disclosure of anonymous defendants’ identities, internet anonymity, internet defamation
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While the internet provides users with an environment in which socially valuable anonymous speech can flourish, it also provides users with an opportunity to defame others behind a shield of anonymity. If these users can be identified, they may be held liable for defamation. Unfortunately for plaintiffs, the identities of these individuals are usually known […]