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Bahrain · 3 Jun 2019 Following opposition social media could result in legal action in Bahrain Bahrain has warned citizens and residents that following anti-government social media accounts could result in legal action. The interior ministry sent text… 28 Apr 2019 Spain Election – The role of social media Social media has become an essential tool for political parties in campaigning for Sunday's general election in Spain. Facebook - The winner… 16 Apr 2019 Notre Dame Fire – How Social Media failed its test at fighting misinformation (The Guardian) The Notre Dame Cathedral fire presented social media companies with one of the first major tests of their nascent programmes aimed at… European Affairs · 15 Apr 2019 EU countries back copyright reform EU member states have given the final approval for copyright reforms in a bid to overhaul its two-decade old copyright rules. The… Cyber Security · 12 Apr 2019 British mother free to leave Dubai after Facebook insult A British single mother arrested in Dubai for insulting her ex-husband’s new wife on Facebook, has been allowed to return to the… 8 Apr 2019 More countries exerting pressure on Facebook and Google to block terror and hate-driven propaganda Social media giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force… Dubai · 8 Apr 2019 British mother in Dubai risking 2 years in jail and €58,000 fine because of old FB post A British single mother faces up to two years in jail and a fine of €58,000 in Dubai after being detained over… 4 Apr 2019 In wake of Christchurch terror attack, Australia passes law targeting social media companies hosting violent material online The Australian government is seeking to rush through tough new laws targeting social media and tech companies that host violent material online… 2 Apr 2019 Facebook considering the creation of a news product Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that Facebook is considering the creation of a news product on the social network. POLITICO reports that… 1 Feb 2019 Social media firms’ help sought to combat abuse on Duchesses Kate and Meghan Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and… 18 Dec 2018 Not just Facebook – How Russian influence weaponised social media during 2016 US elections On Monday, the Senate Intelligence Committee released a pair of sweeping reports illuminating how effectively Russian influence operations weaponized social media during… 17 Nov 2018 Duke of Cambridge says that social media companies should own the responsibilities that come with the massive impact they have on our lives The Duke of Cambridge thinks social media companies should be owning up to the responsibilities that come with the massive impact they…