Cyber defamation refers to defamatory words or images made through electronic communications, such as emails, social media posts, blogs, or other online platforms. All defamation, including cyber defamation, generally involves making false statements about someone that harms their reputation (individuals and businesses).
Note: While cyber defamation involves publishing false words or images online that damage one’s reputation, the publishing of a specific type of content can be considered cyber sexual harassment. Florida statute 784.049, otherwise known as Florida’s Revenge Porn law, applies to those situations where a person willfully and maliciously publishes or disseminates sexually explicit images of a victim without their consent, with the intent to cause substantial emotional distress. The statute, in part, focuses on the emotional distress caused by the dissemination of private images, and it allows a victim to receive a minimum amount of compensation ($10,000.00) or actual damages, whichever is greater. Furthermore, filing a claim under this statute does not prevent a victim from seeking a separate claim for defamation against the wrongdoer.
Related:
Online Defamation in Florida (2024 Guide)
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