A comprehensive post on the new Social Media guidelines from the National Labor Relations Board.
By Sharlyn Lauby, “How New Labor Guidelines Could Affect Your Social Media Policy.”
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It’s likely not surprising to anyone that social media is playing a part in Occupy Wall Street. Here’s an article on just one instance of how social media is being harnessed.
By Drew Grant, “Occupy Wall Street’s Media Team Arrested, Secretly Film Events in Back of Police Van.” New York Observer.
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Is your computer running slowly? It may be because of a visit to a social media site and could be a wake up call that your entire network might be at risk. Here’s an article that looks at the results of a new global survey on corporate social media security.
Websense, “Social Media Helps Business, but Real-Time Content Protection is Needed.”
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Here’s an interesting article examining the role of social media in coordinating crowds and the implications for First Amendment protections.
By Noah Feldman, “Twitter Can Start a Party but Can’t Keep It Going.”
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As a follow up to yesterday’s post, here is another article on actions brought over employees posting critical comments on Facebook.
By Catherine Ho, “Business Abuzz About Workplace Rules on Social Media, ” in The Washington Post.
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The National Labor Relations Board is being asked to rule on cases in which an employee’s use of social media has lead to an employer taking action, such as termination, of that employee. So far, the decisions seem to favor the employers.
Read more:
Sam Hananel, “Workers, Employers Clash on Social Media.” Chicago Sun-Times.
Ameet Sachdev, “Judge Backs Car Dealer.” Chicago Tribune.
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Here’s an article by Kathy McCabe detailing the concerns in Massachusetts schools over how to incorporate Social Media. Privacy issues, keeping abreast of technology, and the Children’s Internet Safety Act are all concerns as they struggle to put policies in place.
“School Districts Consider Social Media Policy.”
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Here’s an interesting post by Eric Newton that lauds the benefits of Social Media for the First Amendment. In particular, Newton expresses a very positive view of young people’s (students for the most part) use of Social Media as both a way of gaining information and a forum for comment and criticism.
“National View: As Social Media Grow, so Does First Amendment Appreciation.”
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Here’s a great article by Derrick Harris about the right to privacy, social media, and why we should care.
“Now’s the Time for a Web 3.0 Right to Privacy.”
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Here’s an interesting follow up to our post on September 12th – “Is Twitter Ready to Replace the News Release?” This site offers to help you make your own Social Media News Release. The site also provides a way to get that News Release out to the right audience. As always, our post is not an endorsement, but you can view the site here.
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