Discuss the roles and impacts of social media platforms in communication, privacy, and online voting, and provide advice for young people.

Activity 4 4.1 Discuss why social media and social media platforms are preferred modes of communication nowadays. Social media platforms are preferred due to their instant global reach, allowing users to connect with anyone, anywhere, in real-time. They also offer multimedia sharing capabilities, enabling communication through text, images, and videos, making interactions more engaging and comprehensive than traditional methods. 4.2 Critically discuss TWO roles of social media platforms like Facebook/TikTok/WhatsApp in violating privacy of citizens. Social media platforms violate privacy through extensive data collection for targeted advertising, often without explicit user consent or full transparency. They also facilitate unauthorized sharing of user data with third-party applications and advertisers, leading to potential misuse of personal information beyond the user's control. 4.3 Evaluate TWO roles of online voting. Online voting can increase voter accessibility and participation, especially for citizens living abroad, those with disabilities, or in remote areas. It also has the potential to reduce administrative costs associated with traditional paper-based elections and speed up the tabulation of results. Activity 5 5.1 Analyse TWO advices that you can give to young people who have been embarrassed by such video footages. Young people should be advised to seek immediate support from trusted adults, such as parents, teachers, or counselors, who can help them navigate the situation and provide emotional support. They should also be encouraged to report the content and the perpetrator to the social media platform and, if necessary, to law enforcement, to have the content removed and prevent further harm. 5.2 Suggest TWO punitive measures that can be applied to people who have posted those video footages on social media. Punitive measures can include legal prosecution, leading to fines or imprisonment, especially if the act falls under laws against cyberbullying, harassment, or non-consensual sharing of intimate images. Additionally, social media platforms can implement account suspension or permanent bans for users who violate their terms of service by posting such content. 5.3 Recommend TWO bills/laws that the government should implement to address publishing embarrassing videos in your country. The government should implement a specific law against non-consensual intimate image sharing, often referred to as "revenge porn" laws, which criminalizes the distribution of private sexual images or videos without the subject's consent. Additionally, strengthening data protection and privacy laws would empower individuals to have greater control over their personal data and provide legal recourse against those who misuse or distribute it without permission.