History
What was the very first social media platform/site?
Six Degrees
What is the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)?
This British Columbia law requires organizations to keep personal information safe and explains what rights individuals have over their own data
What is bullying on social media known as?
Cyberbullying
What is "Social Media Addiction" categorized as?
Behavioral addiction
What is the average time spent per day on social media?
144 minutes (approx. 2.4 hours)
When was Instagram created?
2010
What is "invasion of privacy?"
This legal term refers to the practice of sharing private information about someone without their consent, particularly in the context of social media.
What ethical dilemma arises when users share personal information without considering privacy implications?
Privacy concerns.
What is the happy chemical?
Dopamine
How many people use social media now?
3.6 billion
What was used for long distance communication before the internet was created?
Telegraphs
What is the Cyber Safety Act?
This Canadian law allows individuals, including teenagers, to report online threats and harmful content to authorities or the platforms themselves.
Instagram and Facebook earn most of their revenue by
Selling users' data
When does social media lead to addiction?
When people turn to social media to deal with their problems (coping)
What makes social media important?
Ability to communicate and acquire information.
Who created Youtube?
Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim
What is the Cyberbullying Prevention Act?
In 2020, British Columbia introduced this act to combat cyberbullying, particularly focused on the responsibilities of social media platforms.
True or false: Breaching confidentiality has consequences which does not include legal actions.
False: Breaching confidentiality can result in serious consequences including legal actions.
How many % of Canadian students have social media addiction?
6.85%
Social media is a ______ source for communication
good
What are the top three widely used social media platforms?
Facebook, instagram, and tiktok
Section 162.1 of the Criminal Code, “Publication of an Intimate Image Without Consent,” states that...
it is an offence to publish, distribute, share explicit images of individuals without their consent.
How does cyberbullying on social media violate ethical principles regarding respect and dignity?
It damages people's self-esteem and makes them feel less valuable
Social media is like a
What are some benefits of using social media?
- Building relationships with others
- Sharing your knowledge with others
- Allows you to express yourself (+ gain exposure)
- Long distance communication (+ ease of communication)