Question 9: What can I do if I’m being threatened, harassed or defamed online?Question 9: What can I do if I’m being threatened, harassed or defamed online? Answer: You do not have to put up with being threatened or harassed online. If this is happening to you, take action – there are lots of people who can help. FAQ 8 gives you some options for things you can do if your personal information is being misused in this way. However, if the harassment is serious there may be other laws (other than privacy laws) that apply to your circumstances, so consider contacting the police for more information. If you think you have been defamed online, you should consider getting legal advice. FAQ 10 has links to websites and organisations that may be able to help. |