How to protect yourself from video materials with false information ?

Business reputation can be undermined by distributing video materials about a legal or public person with false information, slander, insults, and other negative statements. These videos can quickly spread over the Internet and generate new videos, articles, and negative comments, which can seriously damage the reputation of the enterprise and lead to the loss of customers.

If your business reputation has been damaged by the distribution of such videos, you should take the following steps:

1. Determine if the video contains slander or misinformation. Collect evidence that can refute the widespread negative information.
2. Gather information that can support your position and counter negative statements.
3. Analyze the circumstances of the case to determine whether it is possible to recover compensation for the moral damage caused. If this is possible, contact a specialist who will help determine the amount of damage caused. However, one should be careful when choosing an expert, since not all experts have experience in establishing the amount of moral harm for legal entities.

It is usually believed that moral harm can only be caused to individuals, and its amount is established by a psychological examination. However, for organizations and enterprises, it is possible to conduct a psycho-sociological examination to determine the losses incurred by the managers and employees of the organization as a whole.

Steps to protect the violated right to inviolability of honor, dignity, and business reputation include:

• Analysis of disseminated information and assessment of the possibility of its refutation.
• Collection and analysis of data on the disseminator of negative information.
• Assessment of the amount of moral damage caused.
• Preparing and filing a lawsuit in court.
• Preparation and submission of a petition to block a web page containing infringing information (optional).
• Consideration of the case in court.
• Execution of a judgment.

Protection of the violated right to inviolability of honor, dignity and business reputation is possible in Ukraine. However, this is a process that requires certain resources, time and expertise. A good reputation is an important component for companies and organizations. If you have suffered moral damage, it is recommended that you contact a specialist in this field.