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US Politics Page Launched By Facebook

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:20:52 +0000

Facebook has launched a new page devoted to US politics (Facebook.com/USpolitics). The page will monitor how US politicians, political campaigns and elected officials use Facebook to connect with citizens.

Facebook and other forms of social media have become vital places for politics, political support and interest, and building connection between users, campaigns and political figures.

Facebook already has a similar page for sports and celebrities.

DOD Allows Social Media On NIPRNET

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:41:13 +0000

The US Department of Defense will now allow social networking and Web 2.0 social tools access within it’s Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET). A statement “Responsible and Effective Use of Internet-based Capabilities” (DTM 09-026) was released on February 25th to formally allow social networking use within the non-classified network–unifying the policy across military branches for social network usage. This memorandum will also provide unified authority for public affairs communication for the military within social networking websites and tools.

http://www.ironpaper.com/current/2010/02/pentagon-allows-social-media-within-non-classified-network/

FTC To Regulate Blogs On Product Endorsement

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:27:57 +0000

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking increased transparency with product endorsement on blogs and social networks. Paid product endorsements on blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other social websites will need to reveal their sponsorship, otherwise they will be faced with fines, a lawsuit or other penalties.

The new guidelines will come into effect on December 1st. The FTC however has not disclosed how bloggers or product endorsers should reveal their sponsorship.