Defamation & Privacy
Defamation
You have the right to protect your good name and reputation, and the law protects the individual from public, damaging statements. Defamatory statements do not have to be in writing to be actionable, and you may have a claim where any person makes a defamatory statement about you.
DEFAMATION SERVICES
We can assist with:
- Defamation claims
- Cease & desist orders
- Urgent interdicts
- Damages claims
- Litigation
- Settlement negotiations
- Defamation and damages claims
We can successfully claim damages for defamation by showing the court that someone published defamatory statements about you, intentionally. You have the right to protect your name, and our team of attorneys will help you enforce it.
Privacy
Your right to privacy is protected in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution. There are various laws protecting your privacy, including the heavily-publicised Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. This law is comprehensive and offers extensive protection to individuals and their privacy.
PRIVACY SERVICES
We can assist with:
- POPI enforcement
- Privacy violation claims
- Data breach claims
- Privacy enforcement
- Litigation
- Damages
- Settlement negotiations
The information-age has raised unique and complex questions around defamation and privacy matters. Being at the forefront of software and technology, we are up to date with the law and understand how social media and other platforms intertwine with the laws of defamation and privacy.
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
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