Social Media
China cracks down on social media
The Cyberspace Administration of China fined China’s three internet giants – Tencent, Baidu and Alibaba – for hosting fake news,......
Decoding the message on new laws on social media
Today, the Federal government announced new laws which social media companies like Facebook or Google, are obliged to decrypt messages......
Snapmap raises stalking issues
Snap Chat has added a new feature “Snap Map”, this has left many people concerned as it raises issues of......
Facebook Files raise ethical questions
Until recently, the way that Facebook moderates content has been a tightly-kept secret. However, documents leaked by The Guardian reveal......
Facebook advertising targets vulnerable teens
Facebook is in hot water after a leaked document obtained by The Australian revealed aspects of their targeted advertising scheme.......
Live-streaming of violent acts prompts Facebook to act
Reports of murders, assaults and other forms of violence being shared on Facebook Live have prompted Facebook’s Chief Executive, Mark......
The Modern Addiction
Do you check your phone as soon as you wake up? Do you browse through Facebook on your lunch break?......
Online abuse: domestic violence knows no bounds
The rapid pace of technology and growing avenues for online markets has led to a surge in technology-facilitated domestic abuse.......
Music and message: do the two connect?
The Aria’s had their 30th anniversary in Sydney last night – with heavy hitters in the Aus music scene being......
Social Media’s Play in Modern Slavery
A recent UN report has found that international terrorist organisations are using social media platforms for slavery and human trafficking......