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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
M/s.----------------------------------------Pvt.
Ltd./LLP
Effective Date: --th Day of --------------, Year
I.
About Social Media Policy
This policy
provides guidance for employee use of social media, which should be broadly understood for purposes of this
policy to include blogs, wikis, microblogs, message boards, chat rooms, electronic newsletters,
online forums, social networking sites, and other sites and services like Watsapp or Google
messenger that permit users to share information with others in a
contemporaneous manner. This Policy
is applicable to all employees of Company Name/LLP or its subsidiaries in India, if any. Every
Employee has to strictly abide by the principles laid down in Clause II of this policy herein below.
II.
Principles to be followed
The following principles apply to professional use of social
media on behalf
of Company Name/LLP Name herein after referred
to as “Company” / “LLP”
as well as personal use of social media when referencing Company Name/ LLP Name viz:
1)
Employees need to
know and adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and other company policies when using social
media in reference to Company.
2)
Employees should be aware of the effect their
actions may have on their image, as well as
Company’s image. The information that
employees post or publish may be public information for a long time.
3)
Employees should be aware that Company may
observe content and information made
available by employees through social media. Employees should use their best
judgment in posting material that
is neither inappropriate nor harmful to Company, its employees, or clients.
4)
Although not an exclusive list, some specific
examples of prohibited social media conduct
include posting commentary, content, or images
that are defamatory, pornographic, proprietary,
harassing, libelous, or that can create a hostile work environment.
5)
Employees are not to publish, post or release
any information that is considered confidential or not public. If there are questions
about what is considered confidential, employees should check with the Human Resources Department
and/or supervisor.
6)
Social media networks, blogs and other types of online content
sometimes generate press and
media attention or legal questions. Employees should refer these inquiries to authorized Company spokespersons.
7)
If employees find or encounter a situation,
while using social media, that threatens to
become antagonistic, employees should disengage from the dialogue in a
polite manner and seek the advice
of a supervisor.
8)
Employees should get appropriate permission before they refer to or post images of current or former employees, members, vendors or
suppliers. Additionally, employees should get
appropriate permission to use a third party's copyrights, copyrighted material, trademarks, service marks or other
intellectual property.
9)
Social media use
shouldn't interfere with employee’s responsibilities at Company. Company’s computer systems are to be used
for business purposes only. When using Company’s
computer systems, use of social media for business purposes is allowed (ex:
Facebook, Twitter, Company blogs
and LinkedIn, but personal use of social media networks or personal blogging of online content is
discouraged and could result in disciplinary
action.
10)
Subject to
applicable law, online activity that violates the Company’s Code of Conduct or any other company policy
may subject an employee to disciplinary action
or termination.
11)
If employees
publish content that involves work or subjects associated with Company,
a disclaimer should be used, such as this: “The postings on this site are my own and may not represent [Company’s name] positions, strategies or opinions.”
12)
It is highly recommended that employees keep
Company related social media accounts
separate from personal accounts.
For M/s. ------------------------------------------
Pvt. Ltd/ LLP
____________________
Name of Director/Designated Partner
Designation
Date: DD/MM/YYYY
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