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Kirra Pendergast
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Picture-Perfect Privacy A Guide to Responsible Sharing of Your Kids' Photos
Please take a moment to read this, being set to private is no longer enough. This is a blog post I wrote has just been published by The...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Social Media Grief Etiquette and Death in the Age of Social Media
The digital age has drastically changed how we communicate and share information, including how we grieve and handle death. Social media...
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Rikki
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WTF is Watertok, and why should we be worried?
A food fad or edible trend is not uncommon on TikTok. Cloud bread, mug cake, baked oats, and pink sauce are all famous for becoming...
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Kirra Pendergast
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The Mascara Trend on TikTok
Written by Adelaide - 15yrs Codewords have been used for a long time, whether that be in America, where they use the word “GOAT”,...
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Kirra Pendergast
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The Urgent Call for Facial Recognition Laws in Australia - Balancing Security and Privacy
As facial recognition technology (FRT) becomes more prevalent, concerns about its impact on fundamental human rights, such as privacy and...
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Kirra Pendergast
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The Illusion of Privacy. Why Banning TikTok Won't Solve the Larger Problem
Focusing on TikTok's Chinese ownership diverts attention from a broader issue concerning social media apps and their functionality. This...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Criticising celebrities on social media is still a form of cyberbullying
In a world where everyone has a voice through social media, getting caught up in the whirlwind of opinions and emotions surrounding...
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Tealia
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Is Snapchat Creating Unhealthy and Unsafe Competition?
Snapchat. An app once used primarily by the younger generations. An app that allows us to track our friends and stay up to date, but does...
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Madison
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'New Year New Me' Culture
New Years Eve. A night filled with hope, excitement, and possibilities for the year to come. Everyone makes new year's resolutions and...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Lemon8: The New Social Media App Taking the World by Storm
The rapid rise of Lemon8 by Bytedance (parent company of TikTok) again highlights the increasing challenges for parents, guardians, and...
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Arya
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Consent of Children on Social media - The Rise family channels
“Hey, buddy, is posting your birthday photos online okay?” To many parents, there is an easy answer - “Well, it's my child, and I just...
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Ophelia
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'We're all Doomed!' Is Daniel Howell social media's most positive influence?
Back in January, my friend and I were able to escape the humidity of Sydney’s Darling Harbour in order to experience one of the most...
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