Protecting your business with social media guidelines and policies is important as social media posts can have legal implications. Key points include that social media creates a permanent record, certain industries may have special archiving duties, and regulators oversee social media. New policies are needed to address material connections, conspicuous disclosures, and using social media for hiring and firing decisions. Organizations should focus on crisis mitigation, know applicable laws, and regularly update policies and training.

1. Protecting Your Business with Social Media Guidelines & Policies Tim Moore | SocialCrush Glen Gilmore, Esq. ~ @GlenGilmore

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