What Are Social Media's Responsibilities in Doxing Cases?

The video discusses the responsibility of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook in handling doxing incidents. It highlights Twitter's policies on abusive users and the consequences of doxing, including swatting and other crimes. The video examines specific cases, such as those involving public figures, and suggests that social media companies should take stronger actions to prevent harm. It emphasizes the need for clear policies to address the release of private information and the potential dangers associated with doxing.

What should social media companies do when their platforms are used for doxing?

• Immediately cease the user's account

• Ignore the situation

• Send a warning to the user

• Promote the user's content

What type of information is prohibited from being shared on Twitter?

• Usernames

• Publicly available phone numbers

• Social Security numbers

• Profile pictures

What is a potential consequence of doxing mentioned in the transcript?

• Swatting

• Increased social media followers

• Receiving gifts

• Gaining popularity

What ethical consideration is discussed regarding the release of personal information?

• It should be done for entertainment

• It should be done for journalistic reasons

• It should be done to gain followers

• It should be done to embarrass the person

What happened to journalist Brian Krebs as a result of doxing?

• He was targeted by a SWAT team

• He was awarded a prize

• He gained more followers

• He received a promotion

What is one of the crimes that doxing can lead to, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Identity theft

• Swatting

• Vandalism

• Shoplifting

What stance should social media platforms take according to the discussion?

• A passive stance

• A stronger stance

• A neutral stance

• A lenient stance