We are living in the age where the center of social activity happening right on social networks. They are no longer just a means of communication, but one of the largest information media today. Although as media that are  subject to certain censorship and control, at least in most countries of the world, with all  the benefits that they bring, they can lead to numerous abuses.

Most people think that the activities in the virtual world are not legally regulated, which is of course is a common mistake, because there are many ways how your rights may be violated, but on the other hand also there are a few means how you can provide legal protection.

Insult on social networks

As in any other way insults addressed through social networks is punishable and constitutes a criminal offense. Such an attitude the Supreme Cassation Court took in the judgment Kzz 1058/2016 of 20 September 2016, that insult could be made through Facebook.

The perpetrator from the previous mentioned judgment was convicted for continued criminal offense of insult under Art. 170, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code in conjunction with Article 61 of the Criminal Code, therefore, the qualified form of this work is an insult when committed through the press, radio, television or similar means or at a public gathering.

The criminal act for which he was convicted involved the publication of several articles on the social network Facebook, relate to the petitioner, which were published with the evident intention of belittling the petitioner.

Compensation for mental anguish related to defamation through the media is determined depending on the circumstances, either as a fine in daily amounts, or in the range from 150,000.00 to 450,000.00 RSD, whereas in this case the offender sentenced to the fine in the amount of 250,000.00 RSD.

However, in case that you have returned the insult there is a possibility that you and the perpetrator be punished, or both acquitted.

Unauthorized disclosure of files, images, correspondence, personal information

Very easy after the unauthorized publication of your photo, audio or video, as well as correspondence via e-mail or text messages can become an object of ridicule, and dizzying speed to extend the Internet and become a so-called meme.

Whether the published “document” put positive or negative light on you without your permission, if this action influenced negatively on you and hurt your right on privacy, you are entitled to protect your rights.

In order to avoid irreparable harm to your integrity, you should consult your legal adviser. The penalty for the perpetrator may be a fine or up to two years in prison.

Extortion

Not uncommon for Internet users to become victims of extortion. Anyone who threatens to do something that would damage your reputation and your close persons, if you do not fill certain requirements with intent to obtain illegal material gain, make this offense

React on time, protect yourself and your rights and discourage new offenders on social networks.