About the author

Alan Oxley is a Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia. Alan is an all-rounder in computer science and has written numerous academic articles and chapters. He has expertise in understanding the risks associated with the use of social media and in formulating guidelines to mitigate them. Recently he was awarded a research stipend by the IBM Center for the Business of Government. (The basis for all of the work undertaken by the IBM Center for the Business of Government is to improve the effectiveness of government work. Their reports draw attention to current research and practice and make it generally available. The Center has a Social Media Director, who is currently Gadi ...

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