Social media and the law in Trinidad and Tobago
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Handout, to accompany my presentation to the St. Augustine Girls' High School on 11th February, 2015 on the legal aspects of posting to social media, particularly as it relates to youth.
Social media and the law in Trinidad and Tobago
- 1. SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LAW Jason Nathu is an Attorney-at-Law and Tutor attached to the Hugh Wooding Law School, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. He is a Tutor in the law school's general Legal Aid Clinic, and coordinator of the Human Rights Law Clinic. His areas of practice include intellectual property law, family law and civil litigation. @jasonnPOS jason@nathuLAW.com This is not legal advice. Should you require further clarification, please consult an attorney-at-law. 1.Protect your online reputation: think before you post. Content posted online can last forever and could be shared publicly by anyone. 2. Know where to find help: understand how to report to service providers and use blocking and deleting tools. If something happens that upsets you online, its never too late to tell someone. 3. Dont give in to pressure: once youve pressed send you cant take it back. 4. Respect the law: know the areas of law and the legal consequences if you break the law. 5. Acknowledge your sources: use trustworthy content and remember to give credit when using others work/ideas. tips for RESPONSIBLE online behaviour #Legislation Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Chap. 1:01 Data Protection Act Chap. 22:04 Libel and Defamation Act Chap. 11:16 Offences Against The Person Act Chap. 11:08 Summary Offences Act Chap. 11:02 Childrens Act No. 12 of 2012 Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act Chap. 48:50 Copyright Act Chap. 82:80 Trade Marks Act Chap. 82:81