This document summarizes the history of using social media and the internet in political campaigns and governance. It traces the evolution from early email and websites in the 1990s, to the rise of blogging and social networks like Facebook and Twitter in the 2000s. It discusses both opportunities like new forms of civic participation, as well as challenges like ensuring an informed debate and preventing the spread of misinformation. Maintaining a work-life balance and data security are also raised as issues politicians now face with digital communication.

1. 19.8.2010 www.kasvi.org Social Media and Parliament Jyrki J.J. Kasvi Parliament of Finland, Committee for the Future

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