Social Media - Hazards (Australia)
How do you navigate the hazards of social media, such as misinformation and disinformation? Where there is a risk of damage and even injury to person, property and reputation.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Identifying Misinformation and Disinformation
Learn to recognise the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and develop skills to identify false or misleading content on social media platforms before sharing or acting on it.
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Organisational Reputation Management on Social Media
Understand how to protect your organisation's reputation online, including managing social media accounts responsibly and responding appropriately to negative content or commentary.
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Privacy and Safety Risks in Social Media Use
Explore privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, safeguarding client and staff information, and preventing unintentional disclosure of sensitive data through social media.
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Harmful Content Reporting and Incident Response
Learn protocols for identifying, reporting, and responding to harmful content including hate speech, threats, or content that may cause harm to vulnerable people, in line with Australia's online safety and harmful digital communications requirements.