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Welcome to our ISMA Issues blog in which will feature social media stories from around the world. We hope you find them interesting.

Parents and Students from 10 to 16 Years: Register for the Free Take Control Events!

Apr 30, 2021
2 min

Parents and Students from 10 to 16 Years: Register for the Free Take Control Events!

FACT - 38% of Facebook users are children under 13 years old. Even if your children are not on social media yet, they are still...

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Business Owners: How to Handle Data Breaches

ISMA Global

Apr 30, 2021
1 min

Business Owners: How to Handle Data Breaches

Three criteria must be satisfied before a data breach can be considered ‘eligible’ under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme:...

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Tips to Improve Your Privacy (Work & Home)

ISMA Global

Apr 30, 2021
1 min

Tips to Improve Your Privacy (Work & Home)

Tips for home: Use multi-factor authentication and strong passphrases Talk about privacy with your children Update your security Check...

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Privacy Awareness Week: What is it and What are your Rights

ISMA Global

Apr 30, 2021
2 min

Privacy Awareness Week: What is it and What are your Rights

Privacy Awareness Week is an annual initiative run by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as part of a joint...

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Take Control - Helping young people (and their parents) deal with social media dilemmas

ISMA Global

Mar 31, 2021
2 min

Take Control - Helping young people (and their parents) deal with social media dilemmas

The Take Control campaign is an initiative of the ISMA Youth Council to provide parents, teachers and students with tools to deal with...

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Non-Fungible Tokens: The Latest Craze for Digital Assets

ISMA Global

Mar 31, 2021
2 min

Non-Fungible Tokens: The Latest Craze for Digital Assets

International Update. There is no doubt that the cryptographic technology has taken the way in which assets are created, bought and sold...

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Australian News Media And Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code: Is The New Bill Effective?

ISMA Global

Feb 28, 2021
2 min

Australian News Media And Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code: Is The New Bill Effective?

Australia Update. The Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms and Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021 was passed by...

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French Data Protection Authority Sanctions Drone Surveillance

ISMA Global

Feb 28, 2021
4 min

French Data Protection Authority Sanctions Drone Surveillance

France Update. On January 12, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertes – the “CNIL”)...

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Emerging Technologies & Cyber Law: Paying Employees in Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong

ISMA Global

Feb 28, 2021
5 min

Emerging Technologies & Cyber Law: Paying Employees in Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Update. Introduction As cryptocurrency is gaining popularity, an increasing number of employers are starting to consider paying...

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The New WhatsApp Privacy Policy – What You Need To Know

ISMA Global

Feb 28, 2021
2 min

The New WhatsApp Privacy Policy – What You Need To Know

South Africa Update. The changes to the WhatsApp privacy policy and terms sparked a worldwide uproar with many users migrating to other...

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ISMA Global

Jan 31, 2021
2 min

The Power Balance In Social Media

International Update. After Trump account suspension on Twitter, other countries tried to stop social media networks banning accounts and...

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Do Social Media Platforms Have To Be Held Accountable For Banning Trump Accounts?

ISMA Global

Jan 31, 2021
3 min

Do Social Media Platforms Have To Be Held Accountable For Banning Trump Accounts?

United States Update. Social media giants- Facebook, Twitter and Instagram- have blocked former United States President Donald Trump,...

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Data Privacy: how to balance personal data and social life when using apps

ISMA Global

Jan 27, 2021
4 min

Data Privacy: how to balance personal data and social life when using apps

International Update. Last July, I was joined by a group of my nearest and dearest to celebrate my university graduation using the...

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How to Avoid Social Media Shopping Scams During The Holiday Season

ISMA Global

Dec 28, 2020
3 min

How to Avoid Social Media Shopping Scams During The Holiday Season

International Update. The social media marketplace has transformed how goods and services are sold and promoted by online stores. Social...

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The Australian Media vs Facebook and Google

ISMA Global

Dec 17, 2020
13 min

The Australian Media vs Facebook and Google

Australia Update. Society rapidly consumes the news on an online basis. If someone wants to remain in the loop on what is happening in...

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Media Bargaining Code Introduced to Australian Parliament

ISMA Global

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Media Bargaining Code Introduced to Australian Parliament

Australia Update. The Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 was introduced to...

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ISMA Global

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Now Is The Time To Join ISMA!

Strong associations need to engage with lots of members. With that in mind, the ISMA Board recently reviewed the membership categories to...

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ISMA Youth Council: Empowering Our Young Generation

ISMA Global

Nov 23, 2020
1 min

ISMA Youth Council: Empowering Our Young Generation

We are excited to announce the launch of the Global ISMA Youth Council! Young people make up a significant number of social media users...

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New Zealand’s New Privacy Act Commencement Looms

ISMA Global

Nov 20, 2020
3 min

New Zealand’s New Privacy Act Commencement Looms

New Zealand update. New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 comes into force on December 1st, bringing with it greater enforcement powers and...

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ISMA Global

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Surveillance Capitalism and You

US Update Imagine a stranger standing outside your window watching your every move. Does that make you feel uncomfortable? Would you feel...

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ISMA Global

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Universities Now Using Spyware

Australia/ International update. Many of us remember what is like to take exams: studying for hours on end, the pressure and then the day...

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ISMA Global

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Data Transfer between the EU and US

Europe update. A European Union privacy regulator, IDPC (Ireland’s Data Protection Commission) sent a preliminary order to Facebook to...

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The US 2020 Election: Social Media and Misinformation

ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

The US 2020 Election: Social Media and Misinformation

US update. Since the controversial 2016 US Elections, social media platforms have been under scrutiny because of their ability to offer...

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Image-Based Abuse: Are your Private Images Safe?

ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

Image-Based Abuse: Are your Private Images Safe?

Australia update. With the growing importance and use of technology in our lives, privacy issues are not something unheard of. In fact, a...

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ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Perks for Positive Reviews on Amazon

UK/ Australia update. Customer reviews and ratings are considered as a buyer’s guide and means of quality assurance by most of us while...

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Suicide Streamed on Facebook Appears on TikTok Video - What Now?

ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Suicide Streamed on Facebook Appears on TikTok Video - What Now?

Australia update. For those of us who cannot keep up with whatever new app sensation is taking over the internet, put in its simplest...

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ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Selfies and Physical Violence

International update. Selfies are an innocent way to share content on social media. They also represent a potential risk to the user. In...

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People with Disabilities and Digital Technology: What You Need to Know

ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

People with Disabilities and Digital Technology: What You Need to Know

US / Australia update. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the gradual increase in the prevalence of online learning, working, and...

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COVID-19 Leads More Kids to Virtual “Playgrounds”: US Privacy Considerations

ISMA Global

Sep 24, 2020
5 min

COVID-19 Leads More Kids to Virtual “Playgrounds”: US Privacy Considerations

US update. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to go virtual, providing fewer social options to children. The Internet has become...

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Employee Surveillance and Work From Home

ISMA Global

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

Employee Surveillance and Work From Home

Australia update. Employee surveillance, although now gaining more attention due to COVID-19, is not a new topic. Examples of...

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ISMA Global

Aug 31, 2020
6 min

Social Media Stage Parents

International Update. It is common practice for the Hollywood entertainment industry to promote child stars. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen...

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ISMA Issues Blog

Welcome to our ISMA Issues blog in which will feature social media stories from around the world. We hope you find them interesting.

Parents and Students from 10 to 16 Years: Register for the Free Take Control Events!

Business Owners: How to Handle Data Breaches

Tips to Improve Your Privacy (Work & Home)

Privacy Awareness Week: What is it and What are your Rights

Take Control - Helping young people (and their parents) deal with social media dilemmas

Non-Fungible Tokens: The Latest Craze for Digital Assets

Australian News Media And Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code: Is The New Bill Effective?

French Data Protection Authority Sanctions Drone Surveillance

Emerging Technologies & Cyber Law: Paying Employees in Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong

The New WhatsApp Privacy Policy – What You Need To Know

The Power Balance In Social Media

Do Social Media Platforms Have To Be Held Accountable For Banning Trump Accounts?

Data Privacy: how to balance personal data and social life when using apps

How to Avoid Social Media Shopping Scams During The Holiday Season

The Australian Media vs Facebook and Google

Media Bargaining Code Introduced to Australian Parliament

Now Is The Time To Join ISMA!

ISMA Youth Council: Empowering Our Young Generation

New Zealand’s New Privacy Act Commencement Looms

Surveillance Capitalism and You

Universities Now Using Spyware

Data Transfer between the EU and US

The US 2020 Election: Social Media and Misinformation

Image-Based Abuse: Are your Private Images Safe?

Perks for Positive Reviews on Amazon

Suicide Streamed on Facebook Appears on TikTok Video - What Now?

Selfies and Physical Violence

People with Disabilities and Digital Technology: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 Leads More Kids to Virtual “Playgrounds”: US Privacy Considerations

Employee Surveillance and Work From Home

Social Media Stage Parents