A teacher has faced a disciplinary hearing because of her posts on the social media website Facebook. It is reported that the comments included references to favourite pupils, alcohol use and sexual preferences. The story illustrates how easily a presence in social media which starts out in good intentions can quickly spiral out of control. It highlights once again to those working in colleges and universities the need to regularly check privacy settings and to be aware of the ramifications of ill-considered postings and contacts.
The story is available on the BBC website.
For a summary of the key legal considerations when using Facebook see the JISC Legal guidance Facing up to Facebook: A Guide for FE and HE available at http://jiscleg.al/FacinguptoFacebook