For Online Harassment Victims
Protection from Harassment Act, Malicious Communications, Online Safety Act, platform reporting, and evidence preservation.
Common Problems
Key Legal Topics
Letter Templates
Harassment Cease and Desist
Letter putting an alleged harasser on notice that their conduct may amount to harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
Police Complaint Letter (to PSD)
Formal complaint to a police force's Professional Standards Department (PSD), with onward escalation to the IOPC.
Right to Erasure Request (Article 17 UK GDPR)
Request to a data controller to erase your personal data under Article 17 of the UK GDPR.
When to Get Legal Advice
If you are in immediate danger, ring 999. Online harassment carrying threats of violence is a criminal matter. For civil injunctions, instruct a media or harassment specialist; Refuge and Suzy Lamplugh Trust offer support and signposting.