What can I do if I find my personal information on another person’s blog?

Publishing personal information about others without consent is an infringement of their right to privacy. Before sharing any personal details about someone else, you should always provide them with the information you intend to publish and obtain their permission in advance.

If someone publishes your personal information on a blog without your consent, contact them immediately—preferably by email—and request that the information be removed. Most blog sites provide a contact address for this purpose. If you are unable to reach the blogger, you should contact the blog service provider and ask them to take appropriate action. Avoid posting public comments about the unwanted content unless it is a last resort, as this may draw further attention to the information and worsen the situation.

What should I do about undesirable or illegal comments posted on my blog?

When selecting blog software, ensure that it allows you to moderate or delete comments you consider inappropriate. If someone repeatedly posts offensive or illegal comments, you should report the issue to the blog provider.

Some blogging platforms notify the blog owner by email whenever a comment is posted. Regularly checking your email can serve as an effective alert system, allowing you to remove unsuitable comments quickly. If you are informed that your blog contains personal, offensive, or illegal content, investigate the matter immediately and take the necessary action, such as deleting the material. Failure to do so could result in legal consequences, including defamation or copyright infringement.

Can I limit the amount of people who have access to my blog site?

Many blogging platforms allow you to restrict access to parts of your blog—or even the entire site—by using password protection. This means only invited users can view the content. Bloggers who wish to share more personal material, such as family updates or holiday photos, should carefully consider whether their blog should be public or private.

You can also prevent major search engines, such as Google, from displaying your blog in search results by creating a special file that instructs search engines to ignore your site. Your blogging platform will provide guidance on how to do this.