Internet Defamation and Libel Tips for Doctors, Lawyers and other Professionals

Perhaps the most vulnerable people to the phenomena of internet defamation and internet libel are professionals.  If you are a doctor, lawyer, accountant, physician, or other professional dealing directly with consumers, your online reputation is always at risk.  Posting defamatory comments on the internet is as easy as opening a web browser, navigating to a website and entering, and writing a comment or post as an anonymous user.  All too often, the information posted on the internet is factually wrong and diminishes the professional’s reputation.  Here are some tips to protect your online reputation in the Internet Era: