{"id":5168,"date":"2024-05-23T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=insight&p=5168"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:04:27","slug":"difamacion-que-hacer-si-alguien-intenta-danar-su-reputacion","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/es\/perspectivas\/difamacion-que-hacer-si-alguien-intenta-danar-su-reputacion\/","title":{"rendered":"Difamaci\u00f3n: Qu\u00e9 hacer si alguien intenta da\u00f1ar su reputaci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"

Las leyes de difamaci\u00f3n en el Reino Unido tienen por objeto proteger la reputaci\u00f3n tanto de particulares como de empresas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online platforms like social media websites and apps have come under significant scrutiny<\/a> for allowing and hosting numerous defamatory<\/a> remarks. Whether these statements appear as tweets, videos, reviews, articles, or other types of comments, defamatory content can significantly harm an individual’s personal life<\/a> and professional endeavours.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la difamaci\u00f3n?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the UK, defamation refers to the communication of false statements that harm the reputation of an individual<\/a> or entity. It can take two forms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Difamaci\u00f3n<\/strong> – which involves permanent<\/a> forms of communication such as in writing or broadcasts, and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Calumnia<\/strong> - que se refiere a formas transitorias como el habla o los gestos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    La difamaci\u00f3n abarca las declaraciones que causan o pueden causar un da\u00f1o grave a la reputaci\u00f3n de una persona u organizaci\u00f3n, independientemente de si las declaraciones se hicieron maliciosamente o por ignorancia. Si se han hecho tales declaraciones en los \u00faltimos 12 meses<\/a>, es posible presentar una demanda por difamaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00bfEs el tama\u00f1o de la audiencia un factor importante?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Although a defamatory statement reaching a wider readership may heighten the potential for harm, the size of the audience alone does not dictate the severity of the damage. For instance, a defamatory remark made within a private<\/a> social media group, despite its limited audience, could be as detrimental as a statement which has been broadcast to a larger public forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Respuesta a la difamaci\u00f3n en l\u00ednea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    El primer paso para responder a la difamaci\u00f3n en l\u00ednea suele ser ponerse en contacto con la persona que public\u00f3 la declaraci\u00f3n difamatoria, exigiendo su retirada, la aclaraci\u00f3n de su contenido y, potencialmente, una compensaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica por cualquier p\u00e9rdida y\/o da\u00f1o sufrido como consecuencia de las declaraciones difamatorias. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You should also consider contacting the relevant websites and social media platforms as they may have their own established guidelines prohibiting defamatory content. Therefore, it may be advantageous to contact<\/a> the relevant platform early on, requesting the removal of the statement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Legal proceedings may become necessary, seeking a court order for the removal of the defamatory statement, monetary damages, and other remedies<\/a>, including an injunction<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Furthermore, depending on the specific circumstances of the case, exploring adicional<\/a> legal avenues such as claims<\/a> for misuse of private information, breach<\/a> of confidentiality, and\/or data<\/a> protection breaches<\/a> may prove beneficial<\/a> in addressing the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Defensas frente a una demanda por difamaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    En los casos de difamaci\u00f3n, la defensa de \u2018verdad\u2019<\/em> serves as a complete defence; however, the burden of proof rests on the defendant to establish the veracity of the statement, which can pose a challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Si la verdad no puede probarse de forma concluyente, la defensa de \u2018opini\u00f3n sincera\u2019<\/em> may be a viable alternative option. Nevertheless, this defence is subject to several conditions<\/a> and may fail where if it can be shown that the defendant did not hold this opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dependiendo de las circunstancias espec\u00edficas del caso, tambi\u00e9n pueden ser aplicables otras defensas, que deben explorarse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Medidas iniciales frente a la difamaci\u00f3n en l\u00ednea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Pruebas<\/a> Preservation:<\/strong> La naturaleza transitoria de las plataformas en l\u00ednea exige la conservaci\u00f3n de pruebas, ya que las publicaciones pueden borrarse o editarse r\u00e1pidamente. Por lo tanto, es importante hacer capturas de pantalla y registrar la fecha y hora de cualquier declaraci\u00f3n potencialmente difamatoria, ya que esto podr\u00eda servir como prueba crucial en caso de acci\u00f3n legal.
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    2. Evite el compromiso directo:<\/strong> Es aconsejable abstenerse de ponerse en contacto con la persona responsable de la declaraci\u00f3n difamatoria hasta que se hayan obtenido pruebas y se haya buscado asesoramiento jur\u00eddico. Esto podr\u00eda minimizar el riesgo de comprometer inadvertidamente una posible demanda mediante acciones emprendidas sin la orientaci\u00f3n de un profesional jur\u00eddico.
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    3. Asesoramiento jur\u00eddico r\u00e1pido:<\/strong> Dado el plazo limitado en el que se puede presentar una demanda por difamaci\u00f3n, es decir, dentro de los 12 meses siguientes a la primera publicaci\u00f3n de la declaraci\u00f3n, es importante que se emprendan acciones legales con prontitud.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      In today’s interconnected world, reputation management<\/a> and defamation have become increasingly intertwined. Individuals and businesses must remain vigilant in monitoring their online presence, proactively managing reputation risks, and seeking legal recourse when faced with defamatory content. By adopting a proactive approach to reputation management and leveraging legal remedies effectively, individuals and businesses can protect their reputations, safeguard their interests, and preserve their credibility in an ever-evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Defamation Solicitors - Cont\u00e1ctenos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you believe you have been defamed or are facing<\/a> a defamation claim, seeking legal advice is recommended to fully understand your rights and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con Abogada asociada Faiza Raqeeb<\/a> en 020 7613 7126<\/a> o via<\/a> email at f.raqeeb@rfblegal.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5171,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[81],"class_list":["post-5168","insight","type-insight","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial-litigation","tag-litigation-team-dj"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t