Compensation for damage to the honour and reputation of politicians and public officials in theory and practice

In the era of digital telecommunications development, never before has it been easier to express one's thoughts to a broad audience. Such content can reach people directly, in various ways, whether through print or digital media. Numerous social platforms, blogs, and other forms of communication are widely accessible. In part, this may be beneficial for facilitating the dissemination of information and keeping the public informed about various events. However, it simultaneously carries the risk of misuse and the dissemination of false information that may harm the reputation and honour of individuals who are the subjects of such publications. This paper focuses on civil law protection against violations of the honour and reputation of politicians and public officials. It will examine how infringements of personal honour and reputation occur, with particular attention paid to the specific position of politicians and public officials, who are, to a certain extent, obliged to tolerate the disclosure of certain private information due to the nature of their official roles.