This document outlines social networking policies and procedures for employees. It discusses acceptable and unacceptable social networks to use at work, as well as policies for blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and general guidelines. Employees are allowed to use some social networks for work but must avoid disclosing confidential information and promote the company in a positive manner.

1. Social Networking Policies & Procedures
Presented by:
[YOUR NAME]
[COMPANY NAME]

2. Overview
 Social networks are an important part of our
lives
 There is some benefit to social networking use
at work
 This presentation describes what is and is not
acceptable

3. Social Network Use
 Social Networks Allowed  Social Networks Not Allowed
 [NAME 1]  [NAME 1]
 [NAME 2]  [NAME 2]
 […]  […]

4. Blogging Policy
 Personal blogs must include a disclaimer that
your opinions do not represent those of the
company
 Do not disclose confidential or proprietary
information on your blog
 Inform legal of any blogs to which you regularly
contribute

5. Twitter Policy
 You may twitter from work if the following
conditions are met:
 Roughly 20% of all tweets are industry and/or
company related
 You must @company at least once per week
 Realize that twitter can become a time sink, so
remember to stay productive

6. Facebook Policy
 If you use Facebook at work, you will be
required to help promote the company using
your Facebook account
 When uploading pictures of company events,
be sure to get approval from your manager
 Do not disclose confidential or proprietary
information through your Facebook account

7. General Guidelines
 Remember to stay positive
 Contribute value to online conversations
 Be honest about your relationship to the
company
 Report any negative comments about the
company to {insert name}
 If you are unsure about whether or not a post,
comment, or photo is acceptable, consult your
manager