Blog and Website Policy

This provision defines the companys position on

an employee blogging policy, setting out privacy
and liability concerns. It may be used alone or
included in an employee handbook.
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Blogging/Website Policy
Guidelines for Representing the Company on the Internet
If you are an employee of the company and are %riting a blog that %ill reference the
company in any %ay &includes mentioning our products, services, competitors', the blog
or %ebsite must state that your opinions are yours alone and are not those of the
company. (ou must also identify yourself as an employee of the company. )s a courtesy,
please notify the company that you are %riting this blog or %ebsite.
(ou are not authori*ed to speak on behalf of the company.
Confidentiality
(ou are prohibited from %riting information on your blog or %ebsite that is considered
proprietary or confidential. onfidential or proprietary information can include product
information and releases, company or marketing strategies and plans, or any other
information that has not already been released to the public. If you are not sure %hat is
considered proprietary and confidential, consult %ith your supervisor or the +uman
,esource $epartment.
ompany logos or trademarked items may not be used %ithout prior %ritten authori*ation
from the company.
Competition
(ou may not sell or promote any service or product that %ould directly compete %ith the
company %ithout %ritten permission.
Privacy
The contents of your blog or %ebsite should al%ays treat the company and its employees
and customers %ith respect. -o name calling or negative behavior that %ill reflect onto
the company %ill be tolerated. .nfounded accusations, name calling or using trademarks
or logos %ithout company permission are grounds for dismissal.
(ou must consider the privacy rights of your fello% employees. If you are choosing to
%rite about them you should obtain their permission prior to ensure you are not infringing
on their right of privacy.
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Liability
(ou are legally liable for anything you %rite online. )nything that infringes of the rights
of the company or could cause a hostile %ork environment is sub/ect to disciplinary
action by the company.
Media Contact
)ny reference to our company, products, customers or employees should be coordinated
%ith the +uman ,esource $epartment.
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