Our firm is able to provide assistance in all Cyber and Social Media law matters:

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Cyber & Social Media Law


Access to the world wide web has resulted in social media becoming a prominent method of communication, with messages being conveyed via social media between individuals, and between individuals and commercial entities.


Many commercial entities interact with their clients through electronic mail or WhatsApp. This effectively blurs the lines between the use of social media in our personal and professional lives.

Social media gives individuals the platform to freely voice their opinions for all the world to see, individuals must realise that their posts are publications which must be published responsibly. Posts or messages published via social media may have consequences which may result in legal prosecution, dismissals, harassment and defamatory claims.

Social media has further given rise to a new form of harassment and defamation against both individuals and commercial entities, where keyboard critics post without any concern for the harm that their posts may have on those they have in their crosshairs. Social media carries immense persuasive power and negative reviews, or comments once online can wreak havoc and cause irreparable damage to you and your business’s good name and reputation.

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What is Defamation?


Defamation is the wrongful and intentional (or reckless) publication of a defamatory statement concerning another person which has the effect of injuring his/her status, good name or reputation. Social media further allows for a defamatory post to be shared and go viral with the result that the defamatory statement is viewed by a broader audience.

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What is Harassment?


In terms of the Protection from Harassment Act, online or cyber harassment means directly or indirectly engaging in conduct that may cause harm or inspires the belief that harm may be caused. Harm or the belief that harm may be caused can arise from engaging in electronic communication.


With the above in mind, individuals should be mindful of what they post and make public on social media as the consequences can de devasting both personally and professionally.


Our firm offers the following services:


  • Protection from harassment and defamation
  • Protection of your commercial entity’s online reputation
  • Cyberbullying
  • Influencer Agreements

Our firm can help manage and guide you through the process if you or your commercial entities have become the victim of defamation and harassment.


 

We offer a full range of quality legal services and expertise, supported by sound business and legal knowledge.


Please Note: Our firm does not provide free legal advice, and a consultation may first be required in order to assess the merits of your matter.


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