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GDPR: What’s in Store for Us in 2019?

By Arleen Atienza | January 28th, 2019

One of the most contested laws in the European Union’s history, the General Data Protection Regulation has many and far reaching effects. This legislation looked into how companies handled, or not handled, data privacy. The GDPR is applicable not just to companies physically in the EU but also to any US company that handles data of EU citizens. This law gave people better control of their personal data. Under the GDPR, you have the right to know how your personal data is processed, gain access to the data.

Injured at a retail store? Here’s what you can do

By Arleen Atienza | November 29th, 2018

This year’s Black Friday is over; and unfortunately, fatalities, injuries, and violence have been associated with this time of the year. Crowds of shoppers swarming retail stores – each one wanting to get the best Black Friday deals – can turn violent due to the aggressive and competitive atmosphere that the shopping holiday brings. As of late, there had been 12 deaths and 117 injuries that happened during Black Friday. Most common injuries at a retail store are slip and fall incidents. Retail stores can also face liability.

What to do about Cyberbullying: A Parent’s Guide

By Arleen Atienza | October 14th, 2018

With social media platforms being staples in everyone’s daily life, cyberbullying has become a phenomenon we have come to recognize as one of our daily problems, too. It is unfortunate that we have to come into terms with this increasingly common and constantly evolving problem; and even more unfortunate is the fact that many children and teens fall victim to it. What the statistics say The Cyberbullying Research Center found in a study that 32 percent of teens have been victims of some type of cyberbullying. Meanwhile, the.

Don’t Let Facebook Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim

By Arleen Atienza | August 30th, 2018

In this day and age, sharing one’s daily encounters on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram has been part of a routine for most of us. However, it cannot be stressed enough that you must not take your social media presence for granted – especially if you are making a personal injury claim. Defendants and insurance companies utilize social media platforms to undermine a claimant and limit or deny their claim. What happens after an accident can greatly influence the outcome of a claim. For.

Social Media and the Law

By Arleen Atienza | July 16th, 2018

Social media has been part of our daily lives for many years now. Facebook remains to be the most used social network site in the world, followed by Youtube, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, and Instagram. As of April this year, Facebook has 2.2 billion monthly active social media users, making it the first social network to surpass 1 billion registered accounts. That’s almost a third of the world population. With the prevalence of social media and its presence in our day-to-day encounters, it is important to get to.

Messenger Kids: A child-focused experience?

By Arleen Atienza | June 19th, 2018

Facebook has recently launched an extension of the Messenger application, which caters to children aged 6 to 12 years old — Messenger Kids. Its introduction garnered mixed reviews and debates about its age-appropriateness. The company describes Messenger Kids as a “free video calling and messaging app designed for kids to connect with close friends and family” on their devices. Facebook claims that the Messenger Kids app has a controlled social media environment for children since parents have full control over their kids’ contact list. Moreover, creating a Messenger.

Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: Quick Facts

By Arleen Atienza | June 14th, 2018

For the past few weeks, we have been seeing headlines regarding Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, and you might be wondering what the fuss is all about. The details can be intimidating and make it hard for most people to fully understand what really went on and how it affects Facebook users, which comprise a third of the world population. The following bits of information might help you have a better grasp of what happened and what it means for us users. Cambridge Analytica Cambridge Analytica is a political.

GDPR: What You Need To Know

By Arleen Atienza | June 12th, 2018

Considered the most important development in data privacy regulation in two decades, the General Data Protection Regulation or GPDR has taken effect on May 25, 2018. The regulation was up for debate for four years before it was approved in 2016, with the enforcement date set this year. This means that organizations who failed to comply within two years may face heavy fines. What exactly is the GDPR? The GDPR is a rule passed by the European Union that standardizes data protection laws across all 28 EU countries..

Social Interactions in the Social Media Era: The Good and The Bad

By Arleen Atienza | May 25th, 2018

Social networking has inevitably redefined social interactions for good. Since the inception of every social media platform, its rise had been unstoppable. A recent study shows that Facebook and Youtube continue to dominate this landscape among adults in the US, while majority of the younger users seem to use Snapchat and Instagram more often. If social media platforms are so utilized, how do they impact their users’ social interactions? The Good Social networking sites provide an additional avenue for connectivity, interaction, and creativity. Users are able to reach.

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