websites could be forced to identify trolls - 12th Jun 2012 7:43am
www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18404621
Websites will soon to be forced to identify people who have posted defamatory messages online.
New government proposals say victims have a right to know who is behind malicious messages without the need for costly legal battles.
The powers will be balanced by measures to prevent false claims in order to get material removed.
Last week, a British woman won a court order forcing Facebook to identify users who had harassed her.
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Im all for reveling who is who to the authorities. As it can clash with the data protection act at a individual level.
Personally, if the authorities asked for information I wouldnt hessitate to help fully.
Websites will soon to be forced to identify people who have posted defamatory messages online.
New government proposals say victims have a right to know who is behind malicious messages without the need for costly legal battles.
The powers will be balanced by measures to prevent false claims in order to get material removed.
Last week, a British woman won a court order forcing Facebook to identify users who had harassed her.
. . . . .
Im all for reveling who is who to the authorities. As it can clash with the data protection act at a individual level.
Personally, if the authorities asked for information I wouldnt hessitate to help fully.