The social media acceptable use policy outlines the standards for employee use of social media. The use of social media in the corporate environment is increasing and, as a result, the need for social media standards is growing. The social media acceptable use policy will help to set expectations and establish standards for appropriate use of social media.
Risks addressed by the policy:
- Irreparable damage to corporate reputation
- Use of social media for illegal or unlawful purposes, opening up the corporation to legal action
- Exposure to harmful computer viruses