Insult or Injury? Exploring Online Defamation

Credits: Advocacy Global Voices Online

‘In many countries, the line between the right to free expression and an individual’s right to protect his or her reputation is a blurry one. In the Internet age, the issue has become even more complex.

The Internet has created new opportunities for individuals to express their own opinions, but in many countries, when speaking critically about another person online, users can risk violating laws against defamatory speech.’

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