13 Million Reasons to keep it to yourself…Accountable? Of course!An internet defamation case has ended in a couple from Texas, United States being awarded a whopping 13 million dollars. Anonymity on the internet is over. Loose and fast talk, even if anonymous, can be punished. Although an argument can be made that freedom of expression … Continue reading 13 Million Reasons (online defamation II)
Author: Lee Swales
Attorney and academic.
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Consumer Protection Act – returning goods
Returning GoodsA protected species The regulatory framework created by the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) has effectively turned the South African consumer into a protected species. The CPA brings South Africa in line with the consumer centric legislation guiding, amongst others, the United Kingdom and the United States. In conjunction with the National Credit Act, the … Continue reading Consumer Protection Act – returning goods
Online defamation
Online defamationInternet usage increasing exponentially Given the vast amount of people using social media, and the increase in internet penetration, a legal query that is emerging more and more regularly is the following: how do I deal with online defamation?At first blush it appears a relatively straight forward enquiry into the law of defamation. However, … Continue reading Online defamation
How anonymous are we and is anonymous accountable?
How anonymous are we and is anonymous accountable?Social Networking Social networking can no longer be looked upon as novel. The idea has inculcated itself in the fabric of modern society. I do not believe it can be regarded as trivial and will, in time, be an area of legal practice that is not unique or … Continue reading How anonymous are we and is anonymous accountable?
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