Cyber Defamation Law

Cyber Defamation Law

Cyber defamation is not a specific criminal offense, misdemeanor or tort, but rather any of these conducted via digital media, usually through the Internet.

Stopping or addressing defamation can be difficult. If the person has no serious grudge, then a cease and desist letter may stop the behavior and get the statements removed from the Internet. On the other hand, if the person is acting out of spite, it may be necessary to file and serve a civil complaint.

The cyber defamation law that the Korean government pursues allows police to crack down on hateful comments without any reports from victims. The only country where such cyber defamation law is being implemented is China. South Korea is the first democratic country in the process of introducing the law.