Definition of Terms
Domestic legal remedy: This shall refer to the existence of laws addressing
a particular harm/violation, the enforcement of said laws through investigation
and prosecution, and the trial of the same through judicial processes. It shall
likewise cover relief provided by the state; state laws, policy frameworks and
justice mechanisms maintained or operated by the state and its agents; and
other mechanisms where state authority is directly involved either in creation or
administration.
Corporate remedy: This shall refer to remedies provided by Internet
intermediaries, e.g. internet service providers, search engines and portals, data
processing and web hosting providers and participative networked platforms such
as complaint mechanisms, corporate user policies, etc.
Internet intermediaries: Internet intermediaries are the entities that bring
together or facilitate transactions between third parties on the internet. They give
access to, host, transmit and index content, products and services originated by
third parties on the internet or provide internet-based services to third parties.
Intermediaries are distinct from ‘content producers’, which are the individuals
or organisations who are responsible for producing information and posting it
online. For the purpose of this research, we are limiting our focus to the following
internet intermediaries: internet service providers (ISPs), webhosting services, social
networking sites, and telecommunications companies (particularly mobile network
operators).
Protection order: Depending on the law of a particular country, it is an order
issued in cases of VAW to safeguard/protect the woman from further harm
Restraining order: Depending on the law in a particular country, it is a general form
of protection order ot legal injunction that requires a certain person/party from
doing certain acts
Legal processes: These refer to both events and actions that follow some
prescribed procedure namely filing a formal complaint to the police or court,
investigation and prosecution.
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