The information posted on the website and the subsequent events mean that the victim is still receiving psychiatric treatment. In general, one can say that what is illegal in current legislation is also illegal on the internet. Column 1271 correct, and would cost a great deal of time and money. Slander in the printed media is generally the preserve of the rich and famous and directed at the rich and famous. So it is not coincidental that, through civil action, the multi-millionaire pop star Madonna helped in establishing the idea of intellectual property rights over internet domain names.
Current legislation is inadequate to protect the rights and dignity of citizens.
Home computer use is now increasingly common. That constitutes 22 per cent. Legislation has not kept up with this change. It would be helpful if a way could be found to allow people sole use of their own name. After all, we cannot open a bank account in another person's name.