Online Social Networking: A Brave New World of Liability
Millions of people across the world now participate on social network websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Businesses have discovered that social network sites offer new channels to reach customers and prospects, and can be sources of valuable information for evaluating job candidates. But social network sites also can be liability minefields, exposing companies to risks as diverse as copyright infringement, consumer fraud and discrimination. Employers also can be held liable for the unsupervised activities of their employees on social network sites. "Online Social Networking: A Brave New World of Liability," a new Advisen Special Report sponsored by Swett & Crawford, examines the liability exposures of online social networking, outlines risk management practices that can help reduce exposures, and discusses specialized insurance coverages available to offset financial consequences when things go awry.
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In its national network of offices, Swett & Crawford serves independent agents and brokers through specialized Property, Casualty, Oil & Gas/Energy, Professional Services, Transportation and Underwriting Practice Groups. These groups provide access to commercial insurance products and programs, including property and casualty coverages, products liability, professional liability, commercial and public auto liability as well as a host of customized binding authorities and exclusive programs tailored to specific industries, businesses and professionals.
