SCHEDULE 39 - SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
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ABOUT THIS POLICY
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This policy is in place to minimise the risks to our business through use of social media.
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This policy deals with the use of all forms of social media, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Wikipedia, Instagram, and all other social networking sites, internet postings and blogs. It applies to use of social media for business purposes as well as personal use that may affect our business in any way.
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This policy covers all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, casual workers and agency workers.
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This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
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PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE POLICY
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Our board of directors (the board) has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this policy, but has delegated day-to-day responsibility for its operation to Luke Wellings. Responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the operation of this policy and making recommendations for change to minimise risks lies with Luke Wellings who will review this policy every 18 months to ensure that it meets legal requirements and reflects best practice. Managers have a specific responsibility for operating within the boundaries of this policy, ensuring that all staff understand the standards of behaviour expected of them and taking action when behaviour falls below its requirements. All staff are responsible for the success of this policy and should ensure that they take the time to read and understand it. Any misuse of social media should be reported to Luke Wellings. Questions regarding the content or application of this policy should be directed to Luke Wellings.
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COMPLIANCE WITH RELATED POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS
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Social media should never be used in a way that breaches any of our other policies. If an internet post would breach any of our policies in another forum, it will also breach them in an online forum. For example, you are prohibited from using social media to:
(a) breach our IT and Communications Systems Policy;
(b) breach our obligations with respect to the rules of relevant regulatory bodies;
(c) breach any obligations contained in those policies relating to confidentiality;
(d) breach our Disciplinary Policy or procedures;
(e) breach our Anti-harassment and Bullying Policy;
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breach our Equal Opportunities Policy;
(g) breach our Data Protection Policy (for example, never disclose personal information about a colleague online); or
(h) breach any other laws or regulatory requirements.
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