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Which of the Following Statements with Regard to Defamation Over

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Which of the following statements with regard to defamation over the internet is true.


A) Where the communication is found to be defamatory, the first question to be determined is whether the statement is libel or slander.
B) If the author is unknown or uses a false name, bringing an action for defamation presents little difficulty.
C) If the author resides in another jurisdiction, an action for defamation in all circumstances, can be brought against the ISP.
D) If the author is unknown, intermediaries, such as ISPs or website operators, can always be held liable for defamation.
E) If the ISP encourages the offending behaviour, or if they ought to have known of it , the intermediary cannot be held liable for defamation.

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