Defamation and the Criminal Law of Information

It is plain to all that new technologies, while guaranteeing everyone the right of expression online, increasingly place at risk certain fundamental values of the individual, such as dignity, honour and reputation.

The Firm has developed significant expertise in handling criminal proceedings concerning the offence of defamation through the press and offences connected with breaches of privacy, assisting individuals and legal entities both as defendants and as injured and damaged parties.

The Firm also provides support in protecting clients against the spread of fake news and in securing the right to be forgotten, so as to protect their honour and reputation.

In addition, the Firm advises on compliance with the EU Regulation on data protection (GDPR), through the mapping of data processing operations, risk assessment and the implementation of procedures.

The Firm also assists publishing groups, journalists and managers exposed to media attention, including the out-of-court management of reputational crises in coordination with communications consultants.