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"Social media are increasingly blurring the lines between our personal and
professional lives, leaving us at risk of posting sensitive information that
could have ramifications far beyond our “friends” list.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin recently found this out the hard way after a
video of her dancing and drinking with friends, first posted to a private
Instagram account, was leaked to the press. Marin was forced to apologise, and
even volunteered for a drug test, after enduring a worldwide media storm.
Other kinds of oversharing can have consequences, too. In 2020, police in
Australia shared photos of arrested ex-footballer Dani Laidley in a private
WhatsApp group, and the photos were then made public. Thirteen officers were
suspended or transferred, with some facing charges for privacy and human rights
breaches.
Many employers are introducing policies to reduce this kind of risk. Our
research shows what drives much online oversharing – and we can offer some tips
to keep yourself clear of social media scandal."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
