Clear standards of social media conduct required
The use of social media in our private lives and on an ostensibly private basis with others whom we believe to share the same views and values as ourselves could in fact jeopardise our employment – particularly if it is deemed to be entirely inconsistent with the nature of position …
Action taken against 4358 fake social media accounts since January last year: Salleh
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said 80% of these fake accounts had been deleted by social media platform providers such as Facebook and Twitter for violating the terms and conditions set by their respective service providers. He said MCMC had also … Read More
Bahrain steps up fight against social media abuse
MANAMA, March 25 (Xinhua) — Bahrain announced tough measures against social media accounts that "spread malicious rumors" under the guise of the Royal Court. Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa noted on Sunday steps to deal with unprecedented chaos by disruptive social … Read More
EC panel’s report on ‘social media & polls’ to come in April, but no early action likely
NEW DELHI: The 14-member panel set up by the Election Commission in January to study how social media and other digital platforms are used ahead of polls may submit its report only next month, rendering it too late to be implemented in the run-up to not only the Karnataka assembly …
Can social media influence your vote, based on your personal preferences?
Can social media influence your political preferences based on your personal information? A reporter offers his thoughts. Christian Science Monitor economy editor Mark Trumbull points the finger at data firm Cambridge Analytica, which amassed a large database of information from Facebook about … Read More
Social media goes ASKew
I personally feel it's unnecessary and a sign of complete negligence of social media etiquette,” begins Dr Karan M Pai, a city-based clinical psychologist. Vouching by how requests made in bad taste is a sure-fire way to get unfriended; Astha Pawar, a marketing professional adds, “It is good to ask …
Perry County launches social media accounts
“We are now launching social media accounts to engage with the pubic faster with accurate, critical information to keep our community safe,” said Richard Fultz, director of Perry County EMA. “We will be sharing educational information to help people plan and prepare for a disaster before it happens. Read More
Local woman turns to social media to help find her grandfathers stolen dog tags
Local woman turns to social media to help find her grandfathers stolen dog tags. By hschlosser Today at 5:18 p.m.. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook … Trusting the power of social media to find her priceless keepsake. The Anderson's are offering a cash reward for anyone who returns the … …
Town of Oliver launches social media accounts
The town of Oliver has launched social media accounts to offer better communication with residents. The accounts will help to get out messages about both news and information about any developing issues that may affect local residents. This will help to keep residents updated about any situation that … Read More
Facing up to the ills of social media
Social media giants have indeed become deeply embedded in people's lives, and the power that lies in their hands was bestowed on them by users themselves. Lured by the conveniences and diversions offered, people voluntarily surrendered considerable personal data to these companies in many … Read More