If you are cyberbullied: turn on protections and preserve evidence first, then choose among the platform, an injunction and the police
- Moderate value
- Evidence A
- Keeps you free
- Free
- Takes some hours
- Some willpower
In plain words
On the spot, do three things first: turn on the platform's protection settings, use quick evidence capture to save the content, and report it through the quick-access entry. After that, you can apply to the court for an injunction (禁令) to make the person stop first. You can also sue in court yourself, and if collecting evidence is difficult you can ask the public security organs to help. When the consequences are especially serious and the impact is bad, the procuratorate prosecutes, and you don't have to prove the case yourself.
Mentioned in
- Don't curse, spread rumors or forward unchecked claims online; if you are cyberbullied, keep evidence first, then call the police
- Get a case-acceptance receipt on the spot when you report to the police, and a written notice if they decline to open a case: you can apply for reconsideration within 7 days and review within another 7, and the procuratorate can direct the police to open the case
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 8, tip 37. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer