Lord Leveson warns of long-term Social Media Implications

Lord Justice Leveson has advised consumers on the permanent implications social media can have, dawn.com reports.

So in 2020 was he correct from 2023?

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Lord Brian Leveson is a British judge and legal scholar who has spoken out about the long-term implications of social media. In particular, Lord Leveson has warned about the potential negative effects of social media on society, including the spread of misinformation, the erosion of privacy, and the amplification of extremist views.

One of the main concerns raised by Lord Leveson is the spread of misinformation on social media. With the proliferation of fake news and conspiracy theories, it has become increasingly difficult for users to differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of information. This can lead to the spread of false or misleading information, which can have serious consequences for individuals and society as a whole.

Another concern is the erosion of privacy on social media. Many users are unaware of the extent to which their personal information is being collected and shared by social media companies. This can lead to a lack of control over one’s own data and a potential loss of privacy.

Lord Leveson has also warned about the amplification of extremist views on social media. With the ability to easily share and disseminate content, social media platforms can be used to spread hateful or extremist ideologies, which can have serious real-world consequences.

In conclusion, Lord Leveson has raised important concerns about the long-term implications of social media on society. It is crucial for individuals and policymakers to be aware of these potential negative effects and to work towards finding solutions to mitigate them.

Following on from the publication of his report on media ethics, Lord Leveson has claimed that many individuals and businesses can sometimes see social media content as a place for throwaway comments that exist only in the short term.

Instead, Lord Leveson claimed that individuals should ensure they better manage social media content, to ensure the long-term implications are positive.

Using the example of uploading a photograph, Lord Leveson told stuff. co.nz: “Children and the young do not appreciate that uploading a compromising photograph for a laugh can have serious consequences for the long-term future because once the photograph is in the public domain it can be found, copied and reproduced, all, again, at the click of the mouse.”

He added that once this has taken place, it would be “difficult if not impossible” to retrieve every copy in the future and, provided a buy v researcher is tenacious, they should easily be able to find it.

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This is not just true of children uploading pictures to their social networks, but brands who could see ill-thought-out content returning to haunt them.

As this information can be replicated, even if the original source is deleted, brands should consider more careful social media management to prevent such eventualities from happening, long before they have the chance.

“There is not only a danger of ‘trial by Twitter,” Lord Leveson concluded, “but also of unending punishment, and no prospect of rehabilitation via Google.”