Facebook has violated Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the platform, state media said on Wednesday.
Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.
German Politicians’ Data Hacked and Posted on Twitter
The private data of hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been hacked and posted on Twitter, the government said.
Saudi Women Step on Face Veils in Social Media Protest
Saudi women step-on face veils some are made to wear in conservative kingdom and posting their stories on social media with the hashtag #NiqabUnderMyFoot.
ProPublica’s Analysis of 100,000 Targeted Facebook Ads
More than 16,000 people have participated in our project to collect and analyze political ads on social media platform during midterm elections this year.
Indian Journalist Jailed after Facebook Post Critical of PM
Indian journalist jailed for a year after he criticized PM Narendra Modi on Facebook, in latest example of what critics claim is clampdown on free speech.
Jose Canseco Makes Pitch for Chief of Staff Job in Tweet to Trump
Jose Canseco has made his pitch for a big job at the White House, tweeting to President Donald Trump: “u need a bash brother for Chief if [sic] Staff.”
Documentary: Women, Social Media And The Revolution
Social media can drive social change or even spark revolutions. Women around the world use the Internet as a weapon in their struggle for equal rights.
Comedian Steps Down as Oscars Host After Outcry Over Tweets
Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart has stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.
Study Finds 2016 Facebook Ads Gave Trump 10% Vote Boost
A new study relays the true impact of such political advertising spending on social media during the 2016 Presidential election of Donald Trump.
Twitter Account Shares Info About Photographer Missing In China
Twitter account shares Info about Photographer missing in China .A photographer Lu Guang has gone missing during a visit to China’s Xinjiang province.