Online Defamation: Civil protection

This book addresses the issue of online defamation from the perspective of civil liability, analyzing the main legal issues related to the dissemination of content that damages a person's reputation via the Internet. The book aims to identify the parties who, in various capacities, may be held liable for the tort, examining the role of Internet service providers, search engines, online news outlets, blogs, and social networks.Particular attention is given to the remedies available to victims of online defamation. The text provides an in-depth analysis of claims for damages, the relationship between civil and criminal proceedings, as well as other forms of redress for harm. It also analyzes issues related to the characterization of damages, the protection of digital reputation (web reputation), evidentiary aspects, and the criteria for quantifying compensation. This volume serves as a valuable resource for in-depth study of the legal aspects of defamation and the protection of individuals in the digital environment.