# 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.

7.4k

Jul 13th 2019, 8:10 AM

# 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.

40.8k

Jun 26th 2019, 9:31 AM

# 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.

7.0k

Jun 24th 2019, 12:41 PM

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.

8.2k

Jun 23rd 2019, 10:30 AM

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.

48.8k

Jun 22nd 2019, 8:30 PM

# 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.

52.4k

Jun 19th 2019, 4:48 PM

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.

34.0k

Jun 14th 2019, 7:00 AM

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.

9.8k

Jun 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

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.

8.1k

Jun 9th 2019, 10:30 AM

# 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.

6.0k

Jun 7th 2019, 4:02 PM

# 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.

21.3k

May 29th 2019, 11:51 AM

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.

14.0k

May 26th 2019, 10:30 AM

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.

7.3k

Apr 21st 2019, 10:30 AM

# 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.

34.8k

Apr 17th 2019, 6:12 PM

# 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.

8.9k

Apr 12th 2019, 1:45 PM

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.

6.3k

Apr 4th 2019, 8:09 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Who should regulate social media in Ireland?

TDs will meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today.

20.0k

Apr 2nd 2019, 10:00 AM

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.

4.9k

Mar 31st 2019, 10:30 AM

# 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.”

53.4k

Mar 28th 2019, 2:55 PM

# 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”.

17.1k

Mar 25th 2019, 8:05 PM

# 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.

15.5k

Mar 21st 2019, 5:28 PM

'Up the Ra' - Declan Rice apologises after pro-IRA Instagram comments surface

The recently-declared England midfielder admits his remarks from 2015 were ‘naive’.

54.3k

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Mar 21st 2019, 4:28 PM

# 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’.

17.2k

Mar 21st 2019, 11:07 AM

# 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.

7.3k

Mar 10th 2019, 10:30 AM

# 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.

22.8k

Mar 7th 2019, 7:22 AM

# 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.

7.4k

Mar 4th 2019, 8:28 AM

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.

17.4k

Mar 3rd 2019, 10:30 AM

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.

28.2k

Feb 16th 2019, 7:30 AM

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.

5.1k

Feb 10th 2019, 10:30 AM

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.

10.2k

Feb 3rd 2019, 11:02 AM

# 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.’

4.3k

Jan 24th 2019, 12:20 PM

# 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.

85.4k

Jan 23rd 2019, 2:15 PM

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.

12.6k

Jan 20th 2019, 6:03 PM

# 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.

48.3k

Jan 14th 2019, 10:21 AM

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.

3.9k

Jan 13th 2019, 10:30 AM