for extortion, harassment, and distribution of child pornography.

: Her case led British Columbia and Nova Scotia to pass anti-cyberbullying laws. In 2024, the Canadian federal government introduced the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) to strengthen digital protections. The Amanda Todd Legacy Society

: In September 2012, Amanda posted a video titled "My Story: Struggling, bullying, suicide and self-harm," using flashcards to tell her experience of being blackmailed and bullied. : Amanda died by suicide on October 10, 2012, at age 15. Legal and Social Impact

: A viewer secretly captured the image, a practice known as "capping". Sextortion & Harassment

: The predator later used the image to blackmail Amanda, demanding more "shows". When she refused, he distributed the image to her friends and classmates on social media. The "Flashcard" Video

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