Social Media businesses are governed by the laws of the country in which they are headquartered, but they are also expected to comply with local laws where they operate. Most Social Media sites have a reporting system in place aimed at flagging inappropriate content, however, they do come under a lot of criticism for not[Read More]
Facebook and Instagram Launch Project Rockit
Social media services Facebook and its Instagram offshoot have announced a $1m partnership with online safety organisation, Project Rockit in an initiative to reduce online bullying. Project Rockit, founded by Melbourne sisters Rosie and Lucy Thomas in 2006, runs face-to-face and online workshops teaching young people strategies to improve the digital world. Lucy Thomas said[Read More]
Calls For Social Media Safety Ratings
Social media platforms and online games should be given a star safety rating system, advocates say, as the rates of cyber-bullying among teenagers have almost doubled. Youth advocacy group ReachOut has called for the ACCC or the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to rate and monitor online services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, You-Tube and[Read More]
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