Companies recognize that the internet provides unique opportunities to participate in interactive discussions and share information on particular topics using a wide variety of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs and wikis. However, employees' use of social media can pose risks to a company’s confidential and proprietary information, reputation and brands, and can jeopardize the company's compliance with business rules and laws.

This document prepared by the legal experts at the Practical Law Company outlines best practices for a company to consider to avoid legal pitfalls when using social media in its business strategy. For more information about this document and to access a FREE trial for our service please visit our website at Practicallaw.com.