Social Media - Hazards
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Social Media - Hazards

How do you navigate the hazards of social media, such as misinformation and disinformation? that risk damage and even injury to person, property and reputation.

15-20 minutes
Reviewed Feb 2026

What You'll Learn

This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.

1

Identifying Misinformation and Disinformation

Learn to recognise the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and develop skills to identify false or misleading content on social media platforms before sharing or acting on it.

2

Organisational Reputation Management on Social Media

Understand how to protect your organisation's reputation online, including managing social media accounts responsibly and responding appropriately to negative content or commentary.

3

Privacy and Safety Risks in Social Media Use

Explore privacy obligations under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, safeguarding client and staff information, and preventing unintentional disclosure of sensitive data through social media.

4

Harmful Content Reporting and Incident Response

Learn protocols for identifying, reporting, and responding to harmful content including hate speech, threats, or content that may cause harm to vulnerable people in line with New Zealand's harmful digital communications requirements.

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