Defamation in the Digital Age and the 'Right to Be Forgotten' - by Fiona Brimblecombe (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

With 98 per cent of UK households online and over 4.9 billion social media users globally, the potential for individuals to spread defamatory content has surged. This compelling book considers the effects of the digital era on English defamation law.

Exploring the challenges posed by affordable technology, viral sharing and technological advancements such as AI, the book highlights the complexities claimants face in the current environment. Offering invaluable guidance for navigating this rapidly evolving legal landscape, the book explores the way defamation relates to, and intertwines with, data protection law and particularly with the UK GDPR's right to be forgotten.

Review Quotes

'Digital services have not left defamation law untouched. I recommend this book to all those who are curious about how freedom of public debate is shaped, who can be held responsible for violations committed and what tools are available to protect the individual in the online world.' András Koltay, University of Public Service and Pázmány Péter Catholic University