Industry experts discuss how social media platforms should be regulated to combat misinformation and prevent the inappropriate use of personal data.
Four out of 10 consumers would give up social media to guarantee lifetime data privacy
Almost half (47 percent) of consumers in META would give up their social media accounts to guarantee their data remains private for the rest of their life, according to a recent study by Kaspersky Lab.
UAE social media app encourages authentic content
In the age of social media and interconnectivity what continues to be lacking is authentic and unfiltered conversations between people. …
How partners can leverage social media
Industry experts share insights on the opportunities social media offers to regional partners for marketing strategies. The growth of social …
Duke of Cambridge rebukes social media firms
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has accused social media companies of not being adequately proactive when dealing with fake …
HP’s portable printer just got “more social”
HP has launched the latest edition of Sprocket, a portable, pocket-sized photo printer, making it “savvier and more social.”
UAE issues new regulations for social media adverts
The National Media Council (NMC), has announced the issue of an official advertising guide, with the aim to clarify standards for content produced by advertisers in the UAE.
Avaya highlights social chatbot platform
60MINS roundup | Avaya demos social platform for chatbots at GITEX
World’s first social platform for chatbots to debut in Dubai
Avaya has announced that it will demonstrate the first social platform for chatbots at GITEX Technology Week 2018, ushering in a leap forward in customer self-service.
Alphabet shuts down Google+ social site
Alphabet Inc’s Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ following its announcement that the private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers, Reuters reported.
Social media creates unrealistic expectations of parenting: study
More than one in five parents feel pressured, depressed or anxious when viewing idealised family images on social media sites such as Facebook or Instagram, according to a recent study.
Saudi Arabia declares heavy penalties for offensive satire on social media
Saudi prosecutors say they will punish satire on social media that “mocks, provokes or disrupts public order, religious values and public morals”.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A landmark ruling in Germany has confirmed that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling …
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
Social media firms to testify at US House hearing
The US House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday to take testimony from Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc’s YouTube …
Abu Dhabi rolls out intelligent system to promote social responsibility
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has launched a new service aimed at engaging community members.
UAE social media influencers urged to acquire licences by the end of May
The National Media Council (NMC) has urged social media influences and unlicensed online media organisations to register and acquire licenses by the end of the month.