We’ve previously written about what happens to your digital life after you die and it appears more and more attention is being paid by companies to this, with Facebook the latest to announce a new feature based around this concept.
The Rise and Rise of Social Media – The Dangers of Using it in the Workplace:
Social media is so widely used nowadays that even you’re grandma is liking and commenting on your posts! It’s the place where the news hits first and if you’re not on it then you’re viewed as a bit of a rebel. With social media so commonplace there are certain pitfalls that come with it and over-sharing about something that happened in the workplace could land you in a lot of trouble with your employer.
Defamation on Social Media Platforms:
Social media is a fantastic tool for keeping in touch with people. It allows you to broadcast an update to close friends, acquaintances or to the public. This may seem like a great tool, however like any other tool it can be abused and there can be serious legal consequences as a result. For example, something we see all too often is the defamation of individuals via social media.
Business Owners are Publishers Too:
Are you a small business owner? Do you use social media as a tool in marketing your business? If you answered yes to these questions then you might not be aware that you are in fact in the eyes of the law considered to be a publisher and that the same media laws that apply to professions such as journalism also apply to you and the things you say online.
Changes to the Privacy Act:
Everything is in the cloud now (as the saying goes). Technology is a huge part of a business operations, whether it be email communication with staff and customers, the use of cloud-based software, or marketing through social media platforms, there is now a huge potential for a business owner to unknowingly breach their obligations under the Privacy Act.