UK watchdog wants disclosure rules for political ads on social media

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The Obama campaign was the first time that there was a lot of use of data analytics and social media in campaigning. It is a good thing, but it needs to be made more transparent, and we need to control and regulate how political campaigning is happening on social media, and the platforms need to do …

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Surviving the Post-social Media Apocalypse: Has JD Weatherspoon’s started a chain of events?

In the wake of the recent #DeleteFacebook movement and now JD Weatherspoon's abandonment of social media, a new report highlights that these recent data privacy issues marks the beginning of a post-social media apocalypse. The report, Surviving the Post-social Media Apocalypse, from Wildfire … Read More Share this NewFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn

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JD Wetherspoon removes its social media accounts

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is removing itself from all social media across its 900 establishments and head office with immediate effect. The company say the trolling of MPs is a key reason for the move but also cite the misuse of personal data and addictive nature of social media. Wetherspoon …

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Sniping on social media about plans to expand racing terrain on Golden Peak at Vail? You’re …

If you want to comment on Vail Resorts' proposed Golden Peak expansion, then you must speak your piece directly to the U.S. Forest Service. Trolling social media comment sections does not count as a comment. Both supporters and detractors of the plan to add 42 acres of race training at …