1.4 Explain why knowing your rights and responsibility when using social media may
improve the quality of interaction between you and your online friends. (1x2) (2)
ACTIVITY 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
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Instruction:
Your literature review should be done in an essay form and should focus on the following:
2.1 Briefly state TWO limitations to the right to freedom of expression.
(2x1) (2)
2.2 Identify TWO human rights that could be violated by abuse of social media?
(2x1) (2)
2.3 Explain how any FOUR key rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
could be violated by the abuse of social media.
(4x2) (8)
2.4 Do you think any South African Law that has been put in place to deal with human
rights violation, as a result of abuse of social media, is succeeding in dealing with
the problem. Motivate your answer.
(1x2) (2)
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Answer :

Final answer:

Understanding the limitations to freedom of expression, human rights violations in social media, and the impact on rights in the South African Constitution.


Explanation:

Limitations to the Right to Freedom of Expression:

  • Defamation: False statements about others that harm their reputation.
  • Hate Speech: Speech that promotes hatred or violence against specific groups.

Human Rights Violated by Social Media Abuse:

  • Right to Privacy: Invasion of privacy through data collection.
  • Right to Dignity: Harassment or cyberbullying affecting personal dignity.

Key Rights in South African Constitution Violated by Social Media Abuse:

  • Right to Privacy: Intrusion into personal life.
  • Freedom of Expression: Misuse for hate speech.
  • Right to Dignity: Impact of cyberbullying.
  • Access to Information: Dissemination of false or misleading information.

South African Law to Address Human Rights Violations:

The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act addresses human rights violations. Its success in dealing with social media abuses depends on enforcement and education.


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