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In a bid to regulate the online behavior of medical professionals, the Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) has issued comprehensive guidelines for Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) on social media platforms. The guidelines, which aim to prevent the misuse of social media and maintain patient confidentiality, were issued in alignment
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In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, with millions of users expressing their thoughts and opinions on various platforms. However, with the rise of online activity, the gravity of online defamation has become increasingly prominent. The UAE has taken significant steps
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In a recent series of cyberattacks, Russian IT companies and entities in other countries were targeted by sophisticated threat actors. The attackers employed a range of malicious techniques to evade detection, including delivering information about their payload via social media and popular user-generated content sites. The campaign was most active
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As technology advances and social sharing becomes more prevalent, the notion of what constitutes private space has undergone a significant shift. The recent viral sensation of a CEO's kiss cam moment at a concert in Boston serves as a poignant example of how a seemingly innocuous moment can
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Pope Leo XIV received a rock star's welcome at the Vatican's festival of Catholic influencers, where he cautioned them against neglecting human relationships in their pursuit of online engagement. The event marked the beginning of the Vatican's week-long Holy Year celebration, which will culminate
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Social media platforms have become a go-to destination for finding missing children in Nigeria, with many citizens bypassing the police and resorting to viral posts to locate the child's parents. However, this digital crusade raises urgent questions about the state of policing, public trust, and child protection in
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Australia has announced plans to include YouTube in its social media ban for children under 16, reversing a previous exemption for the video sharing site. The ban, set to take effect in December, limits access to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat for minors. However, teenagers will still be able
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The Maharashtra government has issued a circular, warning employees of disciplinary action if they fail to adhere to guidelines for using social media. The circular states that employees should not share government documents or criticise government policies on social media without prior approval, and should keep their personal and office
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The Australian government is set to announce the social media platforms that will be included in the under-16s ban, with the social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, stating that the government will not be "bullied out of taking action" by the tech companies. However, the social media giants are
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A councillor has been acquitted of harassment charges but reprimanded by a judge over his relationship with a 17-year-old girl. Kyle Eldridge, a 28-year-old Labour councillor, sent unsolicited messages via email and social media to the girl, whom he referred to as his "little sister". Although he was
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As brands increasingly turn to social media influencers to promote their products and services, the line between organic and paid advertising continues to blur. Despite this shift, the legal standards governing commercial speech remain unchanged, and brands should apply the same rigor to influencer campaigns as they do to traditional
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Threndx, a social media platform prioritizing user privacy, has officially launched globally, offering a new approach to online connection, content creation, and earning potential. Founded by seasoned technology entrepreneurs Agbene Ejigah, Arun Ahir, and Ijeamaka (Ijay) Ojeifo, Threndx aims to redefine social engagement by prioritizing authenticity and rewarding users for
