Verkkoconversely, is anonymity crucial to preserving our privacy while navigating the digital world? Verkkowhether you are the victim of anonymous speech or you intend to speak anonymously, understanding the factors courts consider in deciding whether to. Verkkocourts are finding that anonymous speech on the internet is worthy of protection and that unmasking a defendant's identity requires (1) evidence of a. Verkkoone of the dominant tests for unmasking online speakers, first articulated in dendrite international inc. Doe, requires courts to “balance the defendant’s first. Verkkothis article discusses comparatively by referring to the position in the us and uk, the legal issues surrounding attempts by plaintiffs to identify such. Verkkoconsider how to go about identifying defendants known only by a pseudonym or computer address. A balancing of interests is required: The right of freedom of. Verkkoin a misogynistic online climate, anonymity may be the disinhibiting factor that leads to harassment and even the extreme death threats directed at prominent women in. Verkkoanonymity on the internet is a contentious issue; By some seen as an important freedom to be protected, while others argue for increased identification. Verkkothis article introduces the crosscurrent special section dedicated to this topic by providing a brief overview of this debate and by pointing to the. Verkkocould news organizations face civil liability for voluntarily unmasking their anonymous online commenters? This article examines that.
