Document background
A Cease And Desist For Slander On Social (Media) is a crucial legal instrument in New Zealand's digital communication landscape. This document serves as a formal warning and demand letter when an individual or entity has made false and damaging statements on social media platforms that harm the reputation of another party. It's particularly relevant in cases where traditional defamation meets modern digital communications, falling under the jurisdiction of both New Zealand's Defamation Act 1992 and the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015. The document should be used when there is clear evidence of defamatory content on social media, and informal attempts to resolve the situation have failed. It includes specific details of the defamatory statements, demands for their removal, timeline for compliance, and potential legal consequences if the demands are not met. While it's not a court document, it often serves as a crucial first step in legal proceedings and can be used as evidence of formal notification to the offending party.
