Biyernes, Mayo 25, 2012

You're hired... este FIRED!


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In our present world where the internet plays a vital role in our lives because most of our transactions can be executed by using such, should social media and internet tools be essential in the acceptance of an applicant? Can companies and/or institutions use internet search tools and access to social media accounts in determining the most suitable candidates for the vacant position? 




What is social media? Social media is a type of online media that expedites conversation such as Facebook, Twitter, and Printerest. These sites are fun to use because people can easily share ideas, photos, videos, likes and dislikes with the world at large - and find out what they think of them  People can find friends, business contacts and become part of a community or a bunch of different communities. Social media gives people what TV never could - a chance to be engaged and engage others. (Susan Ward)

If I were to ask about the same question above mentioned, my answer is NO because of these following provisions:

  • Section 3.1 Article 3 of 1987 Philippine Constitution, which provides that privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law. 
  • Section 4 Article 3 of 1987 Philippine Constitution, which provides that no law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. 
A person's right to privacy and freedom of speech will be violated if in case a person will not be hired or be fired by a company because of his Facebook or Twitter account. These account are created to exercise such rights. Moreover, these sites cannot be the sole qualification or disqualification of an employee. It is more important  to an employee possess the needed educational background, intelligence and competence that a company needs to have.


2 komento:

  1. yes the law provides for a person's right to privacy and freedom of speech. but i think that whatever he posts/uploads on the internet can usually be seen by anyone. Even companies that he/she may be applying. Companies can use the internet as a tool to screen an applicant and gauge his character. Companies are not violating any rights if they search the net for info of an applicant.

    TumugonBurahin
  2. Following your argument, can it be said that requirement of filling up the details in a company's application form is itself a violation of PRIVACY?

    TumugonBurahin