How do I protect myself from defamation spread on LinkedIn?

A person may protect honour, dignity and business reputation through the court. Disseminating evidently incorrect facts triggers compensation, except where the statement serves lawful public interests.

What can I do about a fake profile in my name?

Whose interests are harmed by unauthorised use of the name may demand cessation of the act or its repudiation. The demand to stop a fake profile is built on this norm.

Can moral damage be claimed?

Yes. In case of culpable infringement, the entitled person may demand compensation for non-pecuniary, moral damage, independent of pecuniary compensation.

Within what period must a claim be filed?

The limitation period for tort compensation is three years from the moment the victim learned of the damage or of the liable person.

LinkedIn Reputation in Georgia

LinkedIn Reputation as a Legal Subject

Professional networks such as LinkedIn are today one of the main showcases of business reputation: recruiters, partners and clients see the first impression precisely there. Defamation published on this platform is therefore an attractive target for careers and sales. Georgian law gives two anchors here: the right to a name and personal non-property rights under the Civil Code, and the tort of disseminating damaging information. The platform's internal rules do not replace these constructions; legal protection is built on the general norms.