Social Media Law and Ethics

Jeremy Harris Lipschultz is a Peter Kiewit Distinguished Professor, School of Communication, University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has authored many books and articles, including Social Media Communication, 4th edition (2023), Social Media and Political Communication (2022), and Social Media Measurement and Management, 2nd edition (2023). He teaches communication law and policy, social media communication, social media measurement and management, foundations of mass communication, media entrepreneurship and computer-mediated communication. Connect with @JeremyHL on X, follow Social Media Communication on Facebook, and Jeremy Harris Lipschultz on LinkedIn.

• Preface1 Social Media Freedom of Expression2 Student Free Speech Issues3 Influencers and the Federal Trade Commission4 Advertising, PR, and Social Marketing5 Intellectual Property Rights6 Privacy, Data, and International Law7 Hate Speech, Revenge Porn, and Obscenity8 Defamation9 Government Censorship10 Theories and Practices11 Researching Law and Ethics12 Future IssuesGlossaryIndex

Lipschultz’s second edition is a tour de force combining intellectual rigor with real-world relevance, addressing contemporary challenges—from freedom of expression and copyright law to generative AI and government censorship, including timely issues like the U.S. TikTok law. In a time when the interplay between social media and ethical practice is more critical than ever, this text is essential for anyone looking to navigate current and future media law and ethics trends.Regina M. Luttrell, Senior Associate Dean, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, USADr. Lipschultz has once again delivered an effective and timely text that addresses the fast-paced changes in the communication landscape. This second edition is well done and much welcomed.Tim P. McMahon, Assoc. Prof. of Practice Heider College of Business, Creighton University, USA