While not a definitive guide, this site provides basic background information on the topic.
Links Topic: Law and Legislation Resources
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Wikipedia:Cyberstalking
Australia
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Australian Anti-Stalking and Bullying Website
A general information site on stalking, including cyberstalking and electronic harassment, for Australian citizens.
Canada
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La cyberintimidation et le cyberharcèlement
Basic information for victims of cyberstalking or electroinic harassment. In French only.
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Stalking is a Crime: What to do if you are being stalked or criminally harassed
This brochure contains information that is intended to help keep you safe from stalking.
European Union
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Council of Europe Cybercrime
This site tracks information on the Convention on Cybercrime and its Protocol on Xenophobia and Racism; the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY), and the Project on Cybercrime.
Norway
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Cyber Crime Laws
An index of national cybercrime laws from around the globe.
USA
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State Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment and Cyberbullying Laws, National Conference of State Legislatures
Many 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 only 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.
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Domestic Violence and Privacy: Electronic Privacy Information Center
Information on technological privacy, privacy laws or projects which EPIC advocates for, and information on how to ensure your privacy if in a domestic violence situation.
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Working to Halt Online Abuse
WHOA seeks to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims.
