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Be careful about an online rant — you could end up in court

22nd November 2012

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comments, Facebook, Irish Examiner, proof, Twitter

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Credits: Irish Examiner By Dan Buckley ‘There are no frontiers for the internet accusers and abusers, writes Dan Buckley Social media such as Facebook and Twitter have become the new Wild West, allowing anonymous users to publish vile comments online and brand innocent people guilty of crimes without the slightest proof.’ Above excerpts and read […]

Our comments on defamation law proposals

1st November 2011

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comments, defamation law, KwikChex, law, legal, review sites, reviews

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Proposed changes to defamation laws will have significant effects on review sites liabilities and anonymity The recent publication of recommendations for the change in defamation laws contained some interesting and significant proposals concerning online defamation and anonymity. Striking the balance of the different elements – protecting freedom of speech, encouraging consumer feedback and dealing with malice […]

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