Tuesday 12 June 2012
Facebook & Trolls (3)
Probably the final post for now on this subject, this morning on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18404621 an article about a UK Government proposal to make it easier to get information from ISP and service providers. Justice Secretary Ken Clarke is proposing new powers, to be added to the Defamation Bill to make it less costly and quicker for private individuals to get the information, whilst giving the providers a better defence against sued in the event of a defamation claim. Which if implemented should help in the battle against defamation, however it still leaves it in the hands of the individual to bring cases, but at least it is a move in the right direction. This Bill is expected to have its second reading debate on 12 June 2012 http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2012-13/defamation.html
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Very interesting indeed, looks like governments are now beginning to tackle and address issues relating to the internet. I still thing the legislations are wide open for abuse and we need far more co-operation from ISP's and governments around the world.
ReplyDelete