People’s sense of online privacy has been eroded by numerous data breaches over recent years – from the misuse of Facebook user information in political campaigns to revelations that Gmail messages were being read by developers. Yet despite the concerns raised by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, people across the globe still have a complex relationship with their personal data.

A study has shown that the link between social media use and poor mental health among Gen Zers could be caused by disruption to sleep and exercise, rather than by the platforms themselves. With this in mind, social media sites are well-placed to develop strategies to reduce their negative impact.

Web giants such as Facebook and Google have woven themselves into billions of lives, but countless controversies over the years have a growing number of users questioning if they can trust these companies. How are data breaches and fake news changing people’s relationships with big tech?

The impact of social media on beauty is extending beyond cosmetics to influence people’s attitudes towards both non-invasive and surgical procedures. While people once sought to master sophisticated, time-consuming make-up techniques, they are now exploring cosmetic treatments and even going under the knife to achieve looks popularised by celebrities like the Kardashians.