What happens if the person responsible for managing these social media accounts uses them to violate the honor of the deceased and defame them?
When a person passes away, the law dictates that the right to access their social media accounts falls to their heirs and immediate family, unless otherwise specified in their digital will.
Is it legal? Is it reportable?
“Obviously, the deceased person cannot file a report, so, as before, it would have to be the heirs and legally authorized persons. A claim would have to be filed for the right to the honor of the deceased,” comments Selva Orejón.
Among other issues, this article raises the following questions:
Can I prevent my relatives from having access to my social media content?
If I state in my digital will that I do not want my social media to be used and they use it anyway, who can ensure that this is respected?
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Source: Maldita.es