How to Prove Defamation of Character on the Internet

August 31st, 2012

Defamation of character claims can be challenging, but here’s what you need to know about what you have to prove in order to establish internet defamation or defamation of character on the web. In order to show that there is a defamation that has occurred, you have to prove that there was a false statement of fact about you or your business. Now, what is a false statement of fact? A false statement of fact in a defamation claim, whether it’s slander or libel is a statement that can be proven either true or false, or is false by implication.


2 Responses to “How to Prove Defamation of Character on the Internet”

  1. Defamation on the internet is everywhere. Many websites target business and personal reputation simply to boost traffic and increase advertising dollars. Defamation libel and slander online can be serious business. A bad false post, comment or review can cost you more than reputation. It can cost your business customers.

  2. Business defamation can cost you real money and last forever on the internet. Your character personally is important. Your character professionally is arguably more important. The statute of limitations on defamation libel and slander claims can be short, sometimes 1 year, sometimes 2. So a business targeted by defamatory content needs to act fast.

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