Editor’s Note: I’m pleased to present you with the last of this year’s “Reflections and Forecasts” series, provided to us by the extremely intelligent Judith Delaney. Judith is an attorney who specializes in social media law and online privacy issues. The information provided within this post is not to be taken lightly. These are important […]
Dissecting the Law: Employers Prohibited from Accessing Employees’ Social Media Accounts
Editor’s Note: Different states across the U.S. have been instating these new social media laws that prohibit employers from requesting access to an employee’s personal social media accounts. But what do these laws really mean? What are the exceptions to the rules and how do they apply to your organization? Judith Delaney, of TurnsonPoint Consulting, answers all […]
Does the New California Erase Law Hinder or Help Today’s Youth?
In yesterday’s post, Judith Delaney detailed the legal requirements behind California’s new “erase” law for minors on social media. Today, I’d like to voice my thoughts about this new instated law. I think this new erase law hinders more than it helps. Here’s why: I understand that children today (teenagers included) do not always understand […]
What is California’s “Erase” Law for Minors on Social Media
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by the fabulous Judith Delaney, and attorney who specializes in New Media Compliance Solutions Strategies. It should be no surprise to anyone that kids are well, kids. They act silly, they say silly things, and use their imaginations to dream up some of the strangest and even scary […]
Social Media Law: You Cannot Fire Employees for what they “Like” on Facebook
Last week, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled that “liking” something on Facebook is considered a form of speech which is protected by the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. Read: Washington State Bans Employers from Accessing Employees’ Social Media Accounts This means that a precedent has been set where employers are not legally permitted to fire employees due to […]
