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Discuss ONE of the ethical issues raised by educational or business use of social media that you consider to be particularly significant.(cr: http://www.viraloptimized.com/)Social media is widely used by everyone today for interaction. With reference to WeAreSocial, 42%(approx. 3billion) of the world population have access to the internet with a variety of different devices. Some popular networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Continue reading →

Credit: Chung J., You're Being Watched Onlinevia makeuseof.comPrivacy in the social media era can be seen as an oxymoron. For decades, consumers, organisations, institutions, media and government regulators have struggled with the problem of online privacy in an increasing social domain. Chretien KC, (2009) concluded that 60% of medical institutes reported indications of unprofessional online postings by students. Continue reading →

Credit: Chung J., You're Being Watched Onlinevia makeuseof.comPrivacy in the social media era can be seen as an oxymoron. For decades, consumers, organisations, institutions, media and government regulators have struggled with the problem of online privacy in an increasing social domain. Chretien KC, (2009) concluded that 60% of medical institutes reported indications of unprofessional online postings by students. Continue reading →

“It’s my life! I can say and post whatever i want!” or can you? Let us investigate… . . . – Are you sure you’re gonna say that? – Source: funnyjunk.com There are millions of communications sent via social media everyday. There’s also a temptation which makes you want to post anything under the sun and share it with your friends. Continue reading →

Have you ever got so annoyed from receiving notifications of game requests or invitations from your friends on Facebook, but then realise it wasn’t them who are sending it to you? It was automated by the game itself. In this digital age, social media is seen increasingly prominent as a marketing tool in reaching out to larger target audience. The data available on individual consumers is a resource that companies are understandably trying to mine. If used properly, it’s a win-win. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) Social media has became a strong platform for organisations to advertise their products which led to false perception of beauty being broadcasted. Does your size and colour of your skin define your beauty? People often misunderstand the definition of beauty due to advertisements from companies such as LANCOME, M.A.C or even from Victoria Secret Fashion shows. Continue reading →

Social media only has a positive side, really? NO.  (Source: Google) Where has civility on social media gone to? (Source: Wehoville) “In social media, the right ethics equals the right perspective and right thinking on how to leverage social media appropriately and how to engage people in the right manner. Continue reading →

Discuss one of the ethical issues raised by educational or business use of social media that you consider to be particularly significant. On the internet, your every word, every posts lives forever. Especially when you’ve a reputation to uphold. Everyone talks about watching what you say on the internet but has it got anything to do with the internet really? Anything we say comes from us, it is our own responsibility. Continue reading →

Freedom of speech on social media is an ethical issue that is currently one of the major concerns. With the rise of different social media platforms, this also results in the rise of multiple identities in order for people to be able to freely post their comments online without the fear of being identified easily. Freedom of speech – It is the right for an individual to express his/her opinions freely without the censorship or intervention by the government. Continue reading →

I’ve decided to go in the direction of Social Media Accuracy with this topic about Ethics with a general focus towards it’s use in businesses. The big issue with accuracy in social media lies within the need for news in real time, as fast as possible. Definitely technology has paved the way for news media to go online and even on social media as well, which means journalists and reporters are also on these platforms hoping to deliver to the masses. Continue reading →