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An article by Rosalie Marshall posted on the website v3.co.uk.
This article discusses Twitter use and mentions that many users are not cognizant of legal risks associated with the use of social media networks.
The article states, "Half of Twitter users don't consider whether their tweet is in breach of the law before sending it, while two-thirds have little awareness of their legal rights and responsibilities when posting to social media, according to a new study.
Law firm DLA Piper carried out the research into the awareness levels of internet users when posting comments on social media sites." The article mentions a study entitled "Shifting Landscapes" undertaken by DLA Piper.
The article further states, "Only 18 percent of those surveyed read the terms and conditions of the sites they use, compared to 33 percent in 2008.
Calow (DLA Partner, Duncan Calow) described this "publish and be damned" approach as a worrying development."
In addition, the article mentions, "The report also cites research by Sweet & Maxwell suggesting that the number of online defamation cases has more than doubled in the past 12 months."
Frank, with the new "Subscribe" setting on Facebook, users there need to start thinking about Libel law etc. before posting. My last blog post covered this at www.DredLaw.com .
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