Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act: public survey

The Government of Nova Scotia has reviewed the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act. You can read the results of the review.

The Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act is designed to discourage and prevent cyberbullying and the sharing of intimate images without consent, and to respond when they do happen. In doing this, this law must uphold and protect the fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and communication media.

Review of the Act

The Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act is required to be reviewed to understand how well it’s working for Nova Scotians. Government has completed its review.

You can read the results in the Report on the Review of the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act.

Public consultation

In 2022, government consulted with Nova Scotians about the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act. The results of the consultation informed the review. You can read the results of the public consultation in the What We Heard report.

We want to thank everyone who shared their thoughts and experiences during the review.

Next steps

Government is now reviewing the recommendations in the Report on the Review of the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act.

Contact

Public Safety & Security Division
Department of Justice

Phone: 902-424-4097
Email: iicpa@novascotia.ca

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Contact

Public Safety & Security Division
Department of Justice