The Social Network 'Bill Of Rights' Defends Users
Josh Triantafilou — April 13, 2012 — Social Media
References: backgroundcheck.org & bitrebels
This infographic will be well recieved by many prospective employees looking to shore up their social media privacy. The chart was produced, somewhat ironically, by the organization Background Check. As its name suggests, Background Check is an online service that provides the public with the insight and skills necessary to review an individual's history, and also make one's own background more palpable.
The 'Social Network Bill of Rights' infographic outlines common practices of employees when researching the online persona of job candidates. It goes beyond this to advocate for more user control and privacy. The graph points out that many HR departments will snoop a person's Facebook profile before making the decision to hire them. Many people responded to this by making their profiles private. However, now employers are asking prospective employees for access to their profile. The chart argue that this should not be legal, that the privacy employees and people in general should be guaranteed in a social network bill of rights.
The 'Social Network Bill of Rights' infographic outlines common practices of employees when researching the online persona of job candidates. It goes beyond this to advocate for more user control and privacy. The graph points out that many HR departments will snoop a person's Facebook profile before making the decision to hire them. Many people responded to this by making their profiles private. However, now employers are asking prospective employees for access to their profile. The chart argue that this should not be legal, that the privacy employees and people in general should be guaranteed in a social network bill of rights.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Privacy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced privacy settings and tools for social media platforms to empower users in controlling their personal information.
2. User-controlled Data Sharing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and technologies that allow individuals to control and selectively share their data with employers and other entities.
3. Enhanced Employee Screening - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative methods and technologies for employers to assess job candidates without intruding on their personal social media profiles.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer enhanced privacy features and tools to differentiate from competitors and attract users concerned about safeguarding their personal data.
2. Data Security and Privacy Software - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced software solutions that enable individuals and businesses to protect their data and maintain privacy in the digital age.
3. Recruitment and Human Resources - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative methods and technologies for employers to evaluate job candidates, reducing reliance on personal social media profiles.
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