Social Media Policy from Dept. of State

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Social Media Policy from Dept. of State

from a blog:
While there are dozens of great details in the document here are a few
highlights:

* The document speaks to the fact that these guidelines apply to
both internal and external social media usage. Understanding and then
addressing this fact is important as these tools offer real value
across the entire organization.
* Up front the document makes it clear that other policies are
still in effect. For example, your usage policies should note that
items covered in employee handbooks still apply.
* Definitions and terms are defined at the beginning of the
document. Make this clear up front so that there is no room for
confusion.
* The document does an excellent job noting the different
guidelines for internal and external networks, for personal and
professional accounts. Great job including items like this:
“Department personnel may access and post entries to public, Internet-
based social media sites, from OpenNet using their personal profile
registered with a personal email address…”

The policy is located here:
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/144186.pdf