At present, social networks have become an integral part of many people’s lives and have an influence on various aspects of society, including the enforcement of laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this essay, the advantages and disadvantages of using social networks as a reference when enforcing laws will be discussed.
The advantages of using social networks as a reference when enforcing laws include the availability of information, speed and ease of searching for the required information. Social networks allow users to exchange information about violations of legislation, provide photos and video materials as evidence of their words (Fazey, 2020). This is vital for the rapid dissemination of information about violations of legislation and increases the voice of what is happening. In addition, social networks can help find witnesses of the incident or a victim who needs help.
However, there are also disadvantages to using social networks as a reference when enforcing laws. Firstly, some users may deliberately spread false information, which can lead to inaccurate conclusions when enforcing laws. Secondly, the information posted on social networks may be incomplete or incorrect, which will surely complicate the enforcement of laws. Thirdly, some users may be afraid to disclose their personal information or be censored when posting information on social networking sites.
It is also important to note, that there are many tools and resources that can help enforce laws, such as government websites and databases where users can find official information. Some of these resources can provide more accurate and reliable information than social networks, as they are based on legislation and have an official status. In addition, unlike social networks, these resources can guarantee the confidentiality of the information provided by users (Fazey, 2020). However, it should be noted that government websites and databases may be less accessible and user-friendly than social networks. Additionally, these resources may not contain up-to-date information as they may be updated less often than social networks, where information typically appears instantaneously. This can make it difficult to monitor compliance with laws in real time.
Additionally, it should be noted that social networks may have limited reach. Some communities and groups may be less active on social networks, which can lead to incomplete information regarding law violations (Pallavi & Vijaya Kumar, 2020). Furthermore, there is a possibility that certain communities may not have access to social networks, which can lead to skewed results. In this case, using other sources of information such as organizations and local authorities may be necessary to get a full picture of the situation.
Finally, it should be noted that using social networks for law compliance checks can lead to some ethical issues. For instance, the detection of law violations can lead to public exposure on local forums and groups on social networks. This can lead to law violators becoming the subject of public condemnation and even discrimination by other social network users (Fazey, 2020). In addition, the use of social networks for this purpose might lead to the illegal collection of data on social network users, which can violate their privacy rights.
Thus, the use of social networks as a reference when monitoring law compliance has its advantages and disadvantages. While social networks can be useful tools for quick and widespread dissemination of information about law violations, they can also contain false and incomplete information. Government websites and databases, on the other hand, can be more accurate and reliable and have official status, but may be less accessible and user-friendly. It is important to use all available tools and resources when monitoring law compliance, including social networks, but it is also necessary to critically assess their informational accuracy and accuracy and take measures to protect the personal information of users and comply with laws governing the use of social networks.
References
Fazey, M. (2020). Human resource policy: Connecting strategy with real-world practice. Anthem Press.
Pallavi, B., & Vijaya Kumar, G. (2020). Social media disruptions in HR practices. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 17(9-10), 4451-4453.