How Do You Learn About The Online Defamation Act?
In legal terms, any false statement made in a public way that can damage the image or reputation of an individual, specific product, or entity (such as a business, government or country) is an act of defamation. Online defamation differs from the ordinary act of slander or libel in that, while both require actual publication, the shelf life of the online statement is usually longer lasting. Know that section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code protects Internet service providers from being liable for defamation, since they cannot be considered a publisher or speaker of any statement provided by a third party. Understand that while there is no specific new legislation governing online defamation, common defamation law does extend itself to the online medium. Therefore, original content providers (like bloggers and writers) may be held accountable for their statements if proven defamatory. Know that the statute of limitations on filing a defamation claim varies by U.S. state. You s
