Fake news: how to deal with it
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Penalties for spreading fake news:
A fine of 300 to 700 thousand rubles or one year or 18 months of the convicted person's income;
300-600 hours of compulsory work;
Up to one year of re-education through labor;
Restriction of freedom for up to three years.
In the legal field, there is also such a "beast" as libel. The term is derived from the Latin diffamo, which translates to "slander". That is, libel is the dissemination of defamatory, false information.
Defamation is not considered slander or insult (unless, of course, it is expressed in an extremely obscene form). In principle, it falls under the jurisdiction of Article 152 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, which deals with the protection of honor, dignity and business reputation. However, the wording is extremely vague: sometimes libel is philippines business email list considered defamation, sometimes insult.
Collecting evidence of defamation and insult on the Internet:go to the notary and the prosecutor's office.
Four Rules for Online Communication
Internet communication has become an integral part of our lives – both personal and public. To make it a joy, you need to follow four simple rules on the Internet:
Always be polite.
Never respond to insults with insults.
Ignore the opinions of strangers online.
Ban trolls and haters without regret.
Always repeat Oscar Wilde’s famous quote: “I have heard so much slander about you that there is no doubt that you are a wonderful person!”
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