online reputational harm and publication of falsehoods under Iranian law
Publishing or making available certain images,, films,, secrets or untrue content in computer and telecommunications systems can give rise to specific criminal titles under legal conditions.
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Publishing or making available certain images,, films,, secrets or untrue content in computer and telecommunications systems can give rise to specific criminal titles under legal conditions.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
Register link, ID, Username, Date and time of viewing content
Point 2
Save the full version of the content and the context of publication before deleting or changing the page
Point 3
Documents related to the privacy of image, sound or information in case of communication
Point 4
Evidence of account assignment or publisher number and scope of publication to the extent that can be proven
Legal points and course of action
In these cases, initial documentation is of great importance, because the page or message may be deleted, edited or the user account may be deactivated. A screenshot without additional information may not be sufficient for attribution.
publication of falsehoods, Defamation, Insult and publishing a private image are different titles. A post or message should be placed in an appropriate title based on the precise content and purpose of publication.
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The concept of the order, The legal deadline for objection, The hearing authority, Setting the reasons for objection and the difference between a lack of investigation and a lack of sufficient reason.
breach of trust complaint under Iranian law
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Relevant legal sources
Iranian Cybercrime Act
Book Five Islamic Penal Code of Iran («قانون مجازات اسلامی») (Penalties and deterrent penalties) approved 1375 with subsequent amendments
Iranian Code of Criminal Procedure («قانون آیین دادرسی کیفری») With subsequent amendments
This list, shows the main provisions related to the subject of the page. The governing law and subsequent amendments must be adapted to the time of occurrence, of the subject and the situation of each case.
The official text and latest amendments of the laws are available at National Information Database of Laws and Regulations of the Country is available to view.
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