Summer Learning Journey- Day 5 Activity 1

5 Rules For Streaming Or Sharing Media Online

In this day in age, we live in a very complicated and advanced technological world, we have the Internet, Apps and lots of computers and mobile phones to connect us to each other. Lots of people today use internet services like Facebook, Youtube and plenty of other websites to stream or share media such as photos and videos online to public or private audiences. But there are lots of things to keep in mind when streaming or distributing media online. Today I will share five rules to stay safe and smart when using these services. 

#1 Make sure it is appropriate

When sharing media, Think to yourself is this appropriate for my audience? Take into mind the culture and age of your audience. Will my post offend or disturb someone?

#2 Be Careful Not To Break Copyright Laws

If you are sharing the media of someone else, make sure you have the consent of the owner. Lots of people have been fined thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars for sharing the media of someone else. If it is a movie or any type of music, the owners are usually are paid by services such as Netflix, Spotify, and Television channels to broadcast their media. And if individuals do this they can be fined or even be put into jail! 

#3 Never Share Photos Of Private Information 

Make sure you never share photos of private information such as Driver license, Addresses, Credit Card Details, Passwords, etc. Criminals can use these as Identity Theft and pose as you, They may steal money from your bank account, get access to your social media accounts and email. Thousands of dollars in damage can be done, Also reputation can be damaged as they can use your social media to share inappropriate or offensive media.

#4 Don't Share Photos of Others Without Consent

Never share photos of people without there consent, This can be illegal, fines and even jail time can occur especially if it is a minor. If you went somewhere with friends or to an event, Don't take photos of people without asking them. If they do not want you to take photos, Please accept respectfully as it is their right to refuse.

#5 Appropriate Commenting And Captions
When commenting or writing captions, Always ask yourself is it appropriate, helpful and positive, if you are commenting, make sure to include some feedback and feedforward.