What Do You Think of a 'Social Network Users' Bill of Rights'?

Does social media need a founding document like the one on which America was created? Law, media and privacy experts think so and now you, the social media user, have a chance to voice your opinion and vote, just like any good democracy.

Does social media need a founding document like the one on which America was created?  Law, media and privacy experts think so and now you, the social media user, have a chance to voice your opinion and vote, just like any good democracy.

That is along the lines of a 21st century, wired ‘bill of rights’ that could become a founding document for social media sites moving forward, a “Social Network Users Bill of Rights.”

The list includes 14 tenets that its creators, from lawyers to media executives to consumer and privacy advocates, believe social networks should agree to honor, such as honesty, freedom of speech, protection of privacy and control over personal data.

Where

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in