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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook said Tuesday a new tool allowing users of the social network to view and delete data it collects from third parties is rolling out to the estimated two billion members of the leading social network worldwide. The new feature, part of a stepped-up effort to improve privacy practices, allows users to see and clear “off Facebook activity” used for targeted advertising. Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the tool […]
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — The NBA and Brooklyn Nets abruptly canceled a media event in Shanghai on Tuesday as the American basketball league struggles with a public relations crisis sparked by a tweet from a Houston Rockets executive backing Hong Kong democracy protesters. Nets players, the team’s Taiwanese-Canadian owner Joseph Tsai, and NBA China officials were scheduled to be on hand for the publicity event, ahead of a pair of exhibition games in China against […]
by Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Twitter and Facebook said Monday they had uncovered a campaign by China to use the social media platforms against pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. “We are disclosing a significant state-backed information operation focused on the situation in Hong Kong, specifically the protest movement and their calls for political change,” Twitter said in an online post. Facebook said a tip from Twitter led to the removal of […]
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not even her students realized the psychological toll of their devices until an in-class experiment that, of course, was then spreading on social media. For one class period, students used a whiteboard to tally, in real time, every Snapchat, Instagram, text, call or other notification that popped up. Students were […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its warning to the public against human trafficking schemes that involve the use of social media. The DFA issued the reminder following human trafficking cases in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the DFA, ten human trafficking victims are under custody of the embassy since January 19. They were apart from the trafficking victim detained at Basra Prison in Iraq for the last three months who was released for […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s royal family on Monday warned trolls on its social media accounts that they will be banned under new guidelines issued following abuse of Kate and Meghan — the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex. Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Kensington Palace said that they could involve the police if there was a breach of the law. Under the new guidelines, comments must not “be defamatory… obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, hateful, […]
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) — Nepal’s government on Wednesday tabled draft legislation that would impose harsh penalties for “improper” social media posts, igniting concerns it could be used to suppress freedom of speech and stifle dissent. Under the proposed law, the government would have the power to block social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube unless they register in Nepal. And social media posts deemed defamatory or against national sovereignty could be punished with up […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Facebook says it has banned a Philippine digital marketing group which runs hundreds of pages across the social network with 43 million followers, accusing it of “inauthentic behavior” and using fake accounts. Facebook has stepped up efforts to root out fake accounts after being criticized for failing to tackle hate speech and misinformation on its platforms. Filipinos are among the world’s heaviest users of social media, and the country has been […]
(Eagle News) — Senators Nancy Binay and Francis Pangilinan on Friday, Dec. 21, condemned the bullying incidents involving a student from the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School and his companions and that were caught in viral videos. The two, however, added that “all forms of bullying” should be condemned. Binay, for instance, lamented what she said was the “vicious cycle of bullying” that has now ensued, with some now bashing the boy who was […]
by Glenn CHAPMAN Agence France Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Dozens of civil rights groups on Tuesday called on Facebook to purge Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg from its board for blunders including “weaponizing anti-Semitism.” Advocacy and rights group took direct aim at Zuckerberg and Sandberg for Facebook enlisting Definers Public Affairs to conduct research on company critics. “You retained the services of Definers Public Affairs to investigate, undermine and attack our […]
(Eagle News) — An official from the Presidential Communications Operations Office reminded its employees and other officials to “be mindful” of what they post and share in their personal social media accounts. Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Marie Badoy issued the reminder in a memorandum dated Aug. 13, or days after a video on federalism posted by Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson and considered offensive by some caused indignation to some sectors. Badoy also reminded her colleagues […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine government allayed the public’s fears on data breach involving the social media giant Facebook. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said the government is taking the necessary action to ensure that the personal information of Filipinos are safe and secure. “We have our domestic law, [Data] Privacy Act, and we will enforce that act. Now the data breach, as far as we know, did not occur in the Philippines. But we have […]
