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# Social Media
Facebook set for $5 billion fine in the US over privacy and data protection failings
It’ll be the largest penalty ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations.
# ASAI
Complaint of 'racism' against Wexford shop whose owner painted his face black for advert upheld
Smyths Homevalue shared the video on Facebook to promote Black Friday last year.
# Online Safety
Concerns raised over BAI's proposal to police harmful content online
The BAI has proposed that it be given the power to regulate harmful online content on social media platforms.
# Tweet Elite
Wan-Bissaka playing U12s for Palace, Rossies' super-fan Paddy Joe Burke and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
Voices
Shane Dunphy: Some things to consider before you post images of your kids on social media
We should all think a little more deeply about the images we share, writes child protection expert Shane Dunphy.
# Contempt of Court
Facebook and Twitter representatives to appear before court after Ana Kriegel murderers identified online
The boys, identified in the media only as Boy A and Boy B, were convicted yesterday of murdering Ana Kriegel last year.
Voices
Opinion: Quitting social media enriched my life hugely - would you dare to hit delete?
I had a thousand Facebook friends but no one begged me to stay, writes Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha.
Voices
Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes
Social media hoaxes, including doctored images and fake videos, have contributed to bloodshed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, writes Barry Dunning.
# Tweet Elite
Shane Ross robs Katie's limelight, GAA referee brings McDonalds to A&E and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# New Rules
Twitter overhauls rules in bid to boost transparency and make it easier to report abuse
Twitter has been repeatedly criticised for failing to police abuse and harassment on the site.
# top trends
These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign
More than 33,000 unique Irish Twitter users discussed the European election on the social network in recent weeks.
# Tweet Elite
Rod Stewart's brilliant tribute to Liam Miller, Dick Clerkin down in Castlebar and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# Tweet Elite
Three generations of Meylers, Man City fans leaving early and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# Literature
John Boyne quits Twitter after criticism from trans activists following newspaper article
‘He spoke of his rejection of the term ‘cis’ used to refer to those who are not part of the trans community.
# cyber crime
19 year-old man charged with making threats on social media in Northern Ireland
The man was charged by the PSNI this morning.
# Social Media
Tech companies face fines and jail time if they fail to remove violent content under new Australia law
It comes in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand on 15 March.
# Your Say
Poll: Who should regulate social media in Ireland?
TDs will meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today.
# Tweet Elite
Bernie Slaven's dogs, James Power's Irish oral exam and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# ireland's got talent
Ireland's Got Talent finalist 'hurt' by online abuse about Traveller background
“I actually felt more hurt for the younger generation that they still have to face this.”
# Viral Video
French Muslim group sues Facebook and YouTube over New Zealand shooting video
Facebook France told AFP by e-mail that it would study the suit, adding that “acts of terror and hatred speech have no place on Facebook”.
# Security Breach
Facebook admits its staff had access to millions of users' passwords
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
# Social Media
'Up the Ra' - Declan Rice apologises after pro-IRA Instagram comments surface
The recently-declared England midfielder admits his remarks from 2015 were ‘naive’.
# AFLW
'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm
The AFLW star has labelled comments on an incredible picture of her in full flight as ‘sexual abuse on social media’.
# tweets elite
Man Utd's three legends, Leitrim rising and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# jair bolsonaro
'My grand-daughter saw this': Brazilian president criticised for tweeting video of man urinating at carnival
The 40-second clip was reportedly filmed at the country’s famous Carnival festival.
# online safety act
New law to crack down on cyberbullying and material that promotes self-harm
Minister for Communications Richard Bruton is proposing the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner.
# Tweet Elite
Jeff Stelling gets burned, Paddy Kavanagh's chip van and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
Voices
Opinion: 'Inspiration porn' trending on social media is objectification of disabled people
Stop sharing videos of disabled people attempting to walk up the aisle, or stand for their first dance – pretending to be able-bodied is far from inspirational, writes Eileen Daly.
# Tweet Elite
The life of a supporter, rules of engagement and other tweets of the week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# Tweet Elite
Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# CMA clampdown
Here are the 16 celeb influencers who have formally committed to transparency on endorsements
‘You should be able to tell as soon as you look at a post if there is some form of payment or reward involved.’
# Gigi Wu
'Bikini Climber' dies after falling into ravine in Taiwan
Gigi Wu became a social media star for taking selfies on top of mountains dressed in a bikini.
# Tweet Elite
James Milner gets sent off by his old primary school teacher and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# cracked
This picture of an egg is now the most liked post on Instagram
The minimalist post overtook reality star Kylie Kardashian’s post as the most liked on the popular social media site.
# Tweet Elite
The Ryder Cup in safe hands, tributes for Andy Murray and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# Social Media
Young teenagers' privacy at risk and left vulnerable on Yubo app - DCU study
Fifteen-year-olds are the most prevalent users of Yubo, representing almost one-third of the overall sample.
# Tweets of the week
'Bean an D’or', Ghaoth Dobhair celebrations, AC Milan in Athlone and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# clapback
Just 15 times Ariana Grande took zero shit on social media
Thank u, next.
# Definers
Departing Facebook communications chief takes blame for PR firm controversy
Elliot Schrage taking the hit for the controversy is seen by some as convenient, since he previously said he was leaving the company.
# insta fail
Major Facebook outage as users experience problems loading social media site
Users have been experiencing problems all morning.