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A regulatory model for personal data on social networking services in the UK (2016)
Journal Article
Haynes, D., Bawden, D., & Robinson, L. (2016). A regulatory model for personal data on social networking services in the UK. International Journal of Information Management, 36(6), 872-882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2016.05.012

Widespread use of online social networking services (SNSs) exposes users to a variety of risks. This study examines the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and considers the wider regulatory landscape in the UK. Although based on EU legislation, the... Read More about A regulatory model for personal data on social networking services in the UK.

Social media, risk and information governance (2016)
Journal Article
Haynes, D. (2016). Social media, risk and information governance. Business Information Review, 33(2), 90-93. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266382116651781

The use of social media by organizations forms an important component of the information landscape. However, social media governance is often overlooked even though its use needs to be managed in order to avoid some of its pitfalls. Risk management i... Read More about Social media, risk and information governance.

Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK (2015)
Thesis
Haynes, D. (2015). Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK. (Thesis). City University London. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2458208

This research investigates the relative effectiveness of different modes of regulation of access to personal data on social networking services in the UK. A review of the literature demonstrated that there was a gap in research comparing different re... Read More about Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK.

Defining User Risk in Social Networking Services (2015)
Journal Article
Haynes, D., & Robinson, L. (2015). Defining User Risk in Social Networking Services. Aslib Journal of Information Management, 67(1), 94-115. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJIM-07-2014-0087

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the risks faced by users of online social networking services (SNSs) in the UK and to develop a typology of risk that can be used to assess regulatory effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – An... Read More about Defining User Risk in Social Networking Services.

Individual Risk in Online Social Networking Services (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Haynes, D. (2014, December). Individual Risk in Online Social Networking Services. Paper presented at Symposium at School of Maths, Computer Science and Engineering, City, University of London

When an individual signs up to an online social networking service such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, he or she is entering into a contract with the provider. In exchange for a range of services that are free at the point of usage the provider c... Read More about Individual Risk in Online Social Networking Services.

Social Media and Risk (2014)
Journal Article
Haynes, D. (2014). Social Media and Risk. CILIP Update, 30-32

Abstract not available.

Using Knowledge Organisation to Manage Information Risk (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Haynes, D. (2013, October). Using Knowledge Organisation to Manage Information Risk. Paper presented at ISKO UK Meeting on “Information –a risky business”, London

Categorising information risk helps us to develop a strategy approach to risk management. Existing classifications focus on natural disasters or human generated catastrophes and do not lend themselves to classification of information risk.