How can I take action against discriminatory remarks on the internet?
March 25, 2024 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Friedhelm Krebs
Dear lawyer,
I am reaching out to you with an urgent question regarding discriminatory remarks on the internet. Over the past few months, I have been receiving increasingly racist and offensive comments about me on various social media platforms. These remarks are weighing on me mentally and negatively affecting my personal well-being. I feel helpless and frustrated as I do not know how to address this issue.
The current situation is that these defamatory comments are publicly accessible and are damaging my reputation and personality. I am also concerned about my professional future, as potential employers may come across these comments and form a false impression of me as a result.
My question to you as an expert in civil law is what legal steps I can take to address these discriminatory remarks. Are there ways to hold the authors of these comments accountable and seek compensation? What legal grounds exist to protect me from further defamation on the internet?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could offer me your professional advice and support on this matter. I want to defend my right to dignity and respect on the internet and am hopeful for your assistance in finding a solution to this distressing issue.
Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
Sincerely,
Sven Klein
Dear Mr. Klein,
I would like to first express my sympathy for you being confronted with such insulting and racist comments. It is understandable that this is a tremendous burden for you and affects your personal well-being. It is important for you to know that there are legal steps you can take to defend yourself against these discriminatory statements on the internet.
In terms of civil law, there are various options to take action against the authors of defamatory comments. Firstly, you can demand a cease and desist declaration from the authors of the insulting comments. This declaration obliges the authors to refrain from spreading similar statements about you in the future. If they do not respond, you can obtain an injunction or a cease and desist lawsuit to legally compel them to stop the defamatory statements.
Furthermore, you can claim damages. If the insulting comments harm your reputation and personality, you have the right to compensation. The amount of damages may vary depending on the severity of the harm and its impact on you. It is advisable to gather evidence of the defamatory statements to support your claims.
To protect yourself from further defamation on the internet, you can also apply for an injunction prohibiting the authors of the insulting comments from spreading further statements about you. Additionally, you can hire a lawyer to regularly monitor the internet for defamatory statements about you and, if necessary, take legal action.
Overall, it is important for you to seek professional advice and support from a civil law attorney to address these discriminatory statements on the internet. I am available to assist you and provide guidance in this matter.
I hope that my explanations are helpful to you and encourage you to defend your right to dignity and respect on the internet.
Sincerely,
Friedhelm Krebs, Attorney
