New modes of communication or any new form of technology which may have the slightest probability to be a boon for the people is promptly accepted around the globe and it isn’t long before it becomes a trend.
Globally, more than 3 billion people use social media. We ourselves are part of the clutches social media band. It is seemingly arduous to find somebody today who doesn’t have a Facebook. LinkedIn or Whatsapp account, irrespective of the age group.
Social Media can be described as being a web- communication platform which expedites the sharing of ideas and thoughts and the building of virtual networks and communities with anyone on Earth and with many people simultaneously. It brings the world closer and makes it a small place for us to live in.
The first recognizable social media site, Six Degrees, was created in 1997 which enabled users to upload a profile and make friends with other users. By 1999, the social media sites had become a crowd-puller and have been popular ever since. Although it began as a tool to facilitate interaction among people, it was later seen to be adopted by businesses which wanted to make the best use of the new method of relay.
Social media laws relate to who own the content being shared, when and where sharing is appropriate and what limits may be imposed on sharing of content or any other form of matter. Due to the rise in usage of social media and all its forms, raise issues relating to trademark infringement, copyright infringement, social media marketing, labor relations are bustling. It acts as two edged sword and is becoming a platform for people to react violently to other people’s thoughts. In 2013, Kavita Krishnan, a prominent Delhi-based women’s rights activist, was harassed during a online chat about violence against women on news. In 2016, singer Sona Mohapatra was attacked by online trolls for criticizing Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
The widespread use of social media due to the increase in adoption by the people is increasing its prevalence in the courtrooms. Anything and everything posted by any person, irrespective of it being private or public can oppress any person and their lives. People are losing jobs, insurance claims, disability claims because of their social media profiles.
Enhelion courses provide a direction for the students for them to lead in the legal fraternity. The ‘One day Certificate programme on Social Media and Law’ is a brief- concept centric course which will give an insight into the existing legal policies on Social Media. The programme will cover variations of the budding Internet Laws of India and will provide a broad understanding of the several essential concepts. The essential concepts such as Data Protection, Privacy, intermediary Liability which is paramount in order to shape a career in the field of Internet Laws are covered under the course.
The faculty in charge of this programme is Mr. Rodney D. Ryder, Founding Partner of Scriboard Advocates and Legal Consultants, who is a well known lawyer and the experience provided by him would be a fringe benefit. The material provided is conceptualized and easy to understand and assimilate. The certificate obtained gives an edge over others and is an asset which helps in career growth.
Social Media and its laws are in vogue because of its usage by the business groups and its ever-evolving nature. In today’s legal fraternity, one is expected to keep up with the trending laws and new practices. The basic legal education isn’t sufficient in order to stand distinct.
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