Sudhakar questions teachers’ social media posts
PICTURES of some teachers in swimwear on social media were questioned by the chairperson of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights yesterday. Ashneel Sudhakar raised the question after a submission to the committee by the permanent secretary for the Ministry … Read More
Blame political operatives, not social media for privacy breaches
Many people are outraged at the unfolding story of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica sharing user data and working with political operatives to manipulate the public and elections. Just as many are calling for government oversight of social media companies and what types of political ads they allow. Read More
Michigan university paid firm to monitor Nassar victims’ social media: report
(Reuters) – A public relations firm billed Michigan State University for more than $500,000 for January as it tracked social–media activity surrounding the case of convicted physician Larry Nassar that often included the accounts of his sexual assault victims and their families, USA Today reported on … Read More
Belfast rape trial prompts concerns over social media commentary
Representatives on both sides of the Belfast rape trial have slammed the role played by social media as the events of the trial unfolded over the past nine weeks. Ireland and Ulster international rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were this afternoon acquitted of raping the same woman in … …
Charges dropped in the case against local social media figure
Charges dropped in the case against local social media figure. By Harry Sullivan |. Posted: Wed 2:04 PM, Mar 28, 2018 |. Updated: Wed 4:46 PM, Mar 28, 2018. LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – In the hearing against local social media icon, Priscilla Villarreal, also known as La Gordiloca; the judge …
Ecuador cuts Assange’s communications after comments on social media
He recently spoke on social media about a diplomatic crisis between London and Moscow as well as about Catalonian separatism, despite warnings by Ecuador to avoid controversial political subjects. “The measure was adopted in the face of Assange's failure to comply with a written commitment he … Read More
4 Reasons To Take A Social Media Break That Don’t Have To Do With Your Data
While social media is a huge part of our everyday lives with many tangible benefits — keeping us connected with friends around the globe, for one — research suggests that it can exacerbate mental health issues or self-image woes, and a social media break every now and again can be …
Ecuador cuts Assange’s internet at embassy after social media posts
Ecuador's government said Wednesday it has cut off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's internet connection at the nation's London embassy after his recent activity on social media decrying the arrest of a Catalan separatist politician. In a statement, officials said Assange's recent posts "put at risk" the … Read More
Ecuador cuts Assange’s communications after social media comments
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador has suspended WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's communication system after he discussed on social media issues that could damage Ecuador's diplomatic relations, the government said on Wednesday. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks on the balcony of the … Read More
A brief history of how Parkland survivor David Hogg keeps schooling lawmakers on social media
The Parkland survivor rose to the spotlight after demanding that lawmakers "take some action" following the shooting that claimed 17 lives at his school. But as some politicians go online to discredit him and his peers, Hogg proves that no one is more social media savvy than a teenager on …