Defamation and false informationElephant level
A defamatory blog has been created in your name: what should you do?
The situation
You discover that someone has created a defamatory blog in your name, publishing false information to discredit you. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the blog, report the incident to the blog hosting platforms and ask for the content to be removed immediately
Explanation and advice
In cases of online defamation, it is important to keep evidence by taking screenshots of the blog. Then, reporting the incident to the blog hosting platforms allows you to request removal of the defamatory content in line with their policies and terms of use.
If you face online harassment, remember these 5 steps
- Take screenshots: they are your evidence.
- Report the content or the account to the platform.
- Talk to someone you trust so you don't face it alone.
- Contact the relevant authorities with your evidence.
- File a complaint if needed, with support.
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