What is the Impact of Social Media Networks on Pre-Employment Screening

Everyone has access to information found in social media networks. But what impact is this having on employers during the hiring process? And how does social media impact pre-employment screening? Listen to Michael Gaul of Proforma Screening address this critical issue.

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From: Michael Gaul

Related topics : media social impact / social issues in media and information / social media social media

Studying Digital Graffiti as a Location-Based Social Network

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Studying Digital Graffiti as a Location-Based Social Network

Authors:

David K McGookin, Stephen A Brewster, Georgi Christov

Abstract:

Increasing amounts of geo-tagged social media have led to interest in how that media can be re-integrated into the physical environment. Yet, although location information is often automatically appended to media, little is know about how users consider location in its creation and viewing. Using Graffiti as a design meme, we developed a novel...

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From: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Related topics : location based social media / social media network

How governments block social media sites

Internet censorship is not uncommon for governments attempting to control the spread of information and suppress social unrest. Between August 18 and 21, India issued four orders, known as Emergency 2012, to have 130 items blocked on the Internet. Turkey is also contemplating whether or not to issue a social media ban due to recent unrest the government feels has been fueled by Internet rumors. This animation illustrates how a government could block Websites or create an Internet blackout.

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From: News Direct

Related topics : internet social media sites / social issues in media and information

Intellectual Property Issues in the Online World

Protecting intellectual property rights is a cornerstone in the foundation of many of today's businesses. Please join Stikeman Elliott's intellectual property lawyers for an informative discussion which will canvass three hot topics in intellectual property law with particular resonance in the on-line world, namely:

Business methods patents -- what are they, and are they available in Canada?

"Fair Use" under Canadian copyright law -- what is it, and how do you draw the line?

Social Media...

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From: Stikeman Elliott

Related topics : social issues in the media today / social issues in media and information

Cyber Crime in Nepal-SAATH

Inventions from small tools to huge ones are made to make lives easier and faster. Likewise, "Internet" is an invention and a facility which directly aims to connect the global society but this facility has rather brought negative impacts mostly through social media. Therefore, the SAATH team conducted discourse program on the topic "Cyber Crime" with the students of National Law College. We had a vibrant resource person- Mr. Pashupati Ray, Inspector of Crime Department, Nepal Police. He has...

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From: SAATH Official

Related topics : social issues in media and information

What is Social Media - Nothing New Media Marketing

http://MySocialMediaMarketingConsultant.com explains Social Media, how long it's been around and most importantly what its ultimate purpose is.

To market using social media platforms can be very confusing and overwhelming. A lot of statistics. A lot of techie lingo - algorithms, digital real estate, codecs and compression ratios, placement strategies and the like. Even though all of those things matter at some point in the game, they're not the most important issue to the business owner ....

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From: MySMMConsultant

Related topics : using social media marketing / social media platforms for marketing / social media marketing plan / business using social media / social media plan

Are You Secure on Social Media/Does your Private Information actually remain Private?

Program 2 Topic:Social Media Security and Privacy

- How much concern do we show towards this issue?

- Comparing activities happening on social websites: Do you find them right to be practiced in the real world? (being that open, poking, writing your every movement on the walls, sharing your private information with others)

- Do we actually consider the Islamic norms define the best solution to our security and privacy? (sharing personal bi-Hijab photos of our families, with na-mahrams, having...

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From: SaharUrdu

Related topics : social issues in media and information

Are You Secure on Social Media/Does your Private Information actually remain Private?

Program 2 Topic:Social Media Security and Privacy

- How much concern do we show towards this issue?

- Comparing activities happening on social websites: Do you find them right to be practiced in the real world? (being that open, poking, writing your every movement on the walls, sharing your private information with others)

- Do we actually consider the Islamic norms define the best solution to our security and privacy? (sharing personal bi-Hijab photos of our families, with na-mahrams, having...

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From: UrduSaharTV

Related topics : social issues in media and information

Who Owns Work-Related Social Media Accounts: Employers or Employees?

In a keynote presentation at BLR's Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS), Francine Esposito of Day Pitney LLP explains how employers often get into trouble--and put their confidential information at risk--when they create workplace policies for use of social media. Esposito provides examples of how employers have found themselves in court over the issue of 'ownership' of social media accounts--and what employers can do to avoid such situations.

Learn more about AEIS: http://AEISonline.com

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From: BLR

Related topics : social media policy examples / social issues in media and information / using social media

Facebook and Social Media in the Classroom: Legal Aspects (webinar)

Are you are interested in incorporating social media--like Facebook--in your classroom? Many teachers are intrigued by social media, but worried about the potential legal problems with opening this "can of worms." Join Namita Brown, legal expert in issues around digital media and technology in schools, who discussed the legal aspects of using social media in the classroom. Namita Brown is a partner at Fagen, Friedman, and Fulfrost, and is co-chair of the firm's eMatters practice group. For more...

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From: Common Sense Education

Related topics : social media legal issues / social media sites like facebook / social media firm / social media social