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1	The right to privacy and identity on social network sites : a comparative legal perspective Skosana, Milton Themba 12 April 2018 (has links) This study focuses on the use of Social Network Sites (SNSs) and certain personality rights (specifically the right to privacy and the right to identity) that may be infringed by this use. The study also discusses data protection law as the protection of the rights to privacy and identity are interlinked with data protection in that data protection assumes importance when there is processing of personal information on SNSs. The study seeks to determine whether South African law provides adequate protection for the interests that form the object of these personality rights, and highlights certain shortcomings, particularly in the context of SNSs. It also suggests solutions where there are shortcomings by learning from other jurisdictions. Related issues investigated are: who should be held responsible for the user-generated content uploaded on SNSs; the role of the Internet Service Provider (ISP); and how to deal with anonymous defendants. / Private Law / LL. M. Anonymous user Discovery Data law Protection of personal information Social network sites Social media Right to privacy Right to identity Internet service provider liability 342.858068 Privacy, Right of -- South Africa Liability (Law) -- South Africa