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Social Media

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Definition overview

1 Definition

A broad term that encompasses interactive online communication channels that enable users to create and share content, opinions, experiences, and knowledge. These can be written comments, videos, photographs, or audio files. Social media channels may include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

11/6/2025

Effective Date

11/6/2025

Record No

25/262PL

Failure to comply with this Policy or Policy Instrument may be considered as misconduct and the provisions of the relevant Policy or Procedure applied.

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