Social networks/social media

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Social networks/social media

What does Social networks/social media?

A social network (social media) is an online service that enables members to exchange information and build social relationships with each other. The social media provider provides an online platform on which opinions, experiences and information can be shared. User-generated content is the key to this. The best-known social networks include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Xing, YouTubeInstagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and TikTok.

Practical example

In day-to-day business Social networks/social media important role, for example when it comes to protection and legally compliant Processing of personal data.

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