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14/10/2008
Businesses told to monitor websites to 'avoid libel' |
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Businesses that have websites with open forums need to ensure they monitor the content posted there to offer them some protection against defamation laws.
That is the advice issued by the Forum for Private Business (FPB), who gave the warning to companies following the government's new regulations for websites.
Phil McCabe, a spokesman for the FPB, explained that it is important for businesses to remember that any information on their site is open to the public and should be treated as such.
He said that particularly in the case of forums, businesses should "take the appropriate steps to protect themselves" and "not fall foul of defamation laws".
Mr McCabe suggested: "To avoid libel, taking reasonable steps to ensure that the content is well-monitored provides at least a partial defence."
The government introduced new regulations for websites and electronic communications on October 1st under Sections 82 and 85 of the Companies Act 2006.
Under the new laws, companies are required to carry a copyright statement on their site that protects them from information being copied by a third party.
Companies that collect and store data on websites' visitors must notify the Information Commissioner's Office, unless they are exempt. |
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