Can I stop info being put online?

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Someone has threatened to put info about me online (possibly some of it true but the majority likely to be false). They plan to do this as part of a video they're making. Can they do this without my permission?

It depends on the nature of the information. If they post your address, email address, phone number, bank account details or similar that would put them in breach of the Data Protection Act. If it is information that they have come by in a situation where you could have no reasonable expectation of confidentiality they can do whatever they want with it. If the information is false you may have a case against them for libel. If they intend to post the video on Youtube or similar you will be able to get it removed if it is libellous.

Thanks for your reply.

Pretty sure they have nothing other than my first name so unlikely to be things like that. I think 'information' was the wrong word. It's more claims against and about me. I guess my problem is that by the time I can get it removed it'll have been seen and shared by thousands (this person has thousands of followers). Ideally I want to stop it happening in the first place. But there's no way I can afford legal advice and help

You could get a solicitor to send a letter saying that you will take action for libel if they post false allegations about you. That won't cost much and might put them off.

Yes or you could write the same yourself. Do consider psychology though . Some people threatening this most of all want attention from you. if you reply or appear worried by it it might make them more likely to post it not less. It depends who is doing it and what it is about.

As said above even if it's true information about you it may breach the Data Protection Act. (see ico.gov.uk) If it is untrue and defames you then defamation law applies. There are some new regulations under the new defamation act about on line postings which might help too although as you say once it is up it is up.

In theory you can apply yourself as a litigant in person to the court for an order/injunction to stop future publication. You would have to pay a court fee however unless you are on benefits. I say in theory because it's complex and usually expensive.