Social Media Law

WHY THIS COURSE?

The benefits of social media also bring about risks for the modern entity. Privacy concerns, reputational harm and intellectual property all require our attention.

This course explores managing this risk and actioning misconduct related to the online world.

The course is conducted virtually and first explores the legal fundamentals and principles before applying that knowledge to actual case law examples and discussions.

COURSE OUTLINE

• The online world
• The right to privacy
• Freedom of expression
• Social Media Misconduct and dismissal
• I was hacked
• I never meant that
• Appropriate sanctioning
• Managing risk
• Your intellectual property
• Your brand
• Vicarious liability
• The infamous Whats App groups
• POPI

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is suitable for all levels and provides valuable guidance to employees on the importance of correct online behaviours.

HR Managers
Legal officers
Chairpersons
Shop stewards
Information officers
Compliance Officers
Social Media Marketers
Brand Ambassadors