OCDSB Battles Reddit to Unmask Anonymous Critic
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is pursuing a court order against Reddit to obtain the identity of a user who allegedly made defamatory comments about school staff. These comments, accusing staff of misconduct including failing to report violence and racism, were posted across multiple threads and specifically named individuals. Reddit opposes the request, arguing that user anonymity is integral to its platform and that the requested information isn’t necessary for a defamation suit. The court must now weigh the principles of free speech and the OCDSB’s right to defend its employees against alleged defamation.
John Q. Hosedrinker