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n the last issue I discussed how some individuals
commented on social media forums about carrying a
“Concealed Firearm” whilst on a Protection Detail in
Europe, the majority of individuals remarking on how it
will never happen. The article covered the legalities of
“concealed carry” but it was the use of Social Media in
our industry that concerned me.
If anything is true about social media over the past few
years, it’s that things can go viral fast. Faster then Wile E. Coyote
tethered to an anvil! Regrettably I see consultants across the
globe sharing, liking and commenting on social media without
thinking about the consequences.
Over the years I’ve had numerous employees, organizations
and clients contact me in relation to consultants who have made
a faux pas on social media. Although I am very careful of this
myself, I’ve also fallen foul of the use of social media.
I was recently approached by an organisatioan that explained
that an individual had remarked on his Facebook pag