Cyberbullying Isn't Just A Schoolyard Problem.
Businesses and adults are also targets of cyberbullying and cyberlibel.
When there is a knowing and willful malicious act to discredit another person or business' reputation through a website or web post -- that is an act of cyberbullying. It is also defamation of character and an act of cyberlibel.
Cyberbullying and cyberlibel is a violation of both Canadian and American criminal codes. Cybercrimes are new to our police forces -- some don't even know what it is yet. But while few departments have the manpower and knowledge in pursuing such a case, it is important to document everything and even file a police report to use the case number, in case you need to file a libel suit down the road.
This book is a collection of posts to help you reclaim your Internet power and to kick the trolls to the curb where they belong.
Debbie Elicksen is a digital publicist, writer, and marketing and transmedia strategist. She helps companies and entrepreneurs learn how to reinvent, promote, and grow their business using the free tools readily available. She has over 20 years of direct media experience: TV, print, radio, and Internet; is a former sportswriter; and has written and published 14 books.
Businesses and adults are also targets of cyberbullying and cyberlibel.
When there is a knowing and willful malicious act to discredit another person or business' reputation through a website or web post -- that is an act of cyberbullying. It is also defamation of character and an act of cyberlibel.
Cyberbullying and cyberlibel is a violation of both Canadian and American criminal codes. Cybercrimes are new to our police forces -- some don't even know what it is yet. But while few departments have the manpower and knowledge in pursuing such a case, it is important to document everything and even file a police report to use the case number, in case you need to file a libel suit down the road.
This book is a collection of posts to help you reclaim your Internet power and to kick the trolls to the curb where they belong.
Debbie Elicksen is a digital publicist, writer, and marketing and transmedia strategist. She helps companies and entrepreneurs learn how to reinvent, promote, and grow their business using the free tools readily available. She has over 20 years of direct media experience: TV, print, radio, and Internet; is a former sportswriter; and has written and published 14 books.
