Defamation & Reputation Protection

False accusations spread faster than corrections. Vietnamese law protects honour, dignity and reputation, and provides for removal of the content, public correction and compensation.

Wise Counsel acts for individuals whose reputation has been damaged online or in the media, and advises on the fastest route to stopping the harm.

What we help with

• Assessing whether the statement is unlawful and what remedies are available
• Preserving evidence of the publication before it is deleted or edited
• Takedown requests to platforms, websites and social media services
• Requests for correction and apology from media organisations
• Complaints to the competent authorities where the conduct is sanctionable
• Claims for compensation for damage to honour, dignity and reputation
• Identifying anonymous publishers where legally possible
• Advising on how to respond publicly without making the position worse

Capture the evidence before you complain. Content is often deleted the moment a demand is made, and without a record the claim becomes much harder.