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Social Media Policies are organizational personnel policies that outline, often in employee handbooks, acceptable standards for online behavior, as well as ownership and maintenance of organizational social media... more +
Social Media Policies are organizational personnel policies that outline, often in employee handbooks, acceptable standards for online behavior, as well as ownership and maintenance of organizational social media accounts and profiles. The development and enforcement of Social Media Policies can be a controversial issue. For example, some Social Media Policies have been subjected to scrutiny by the National Labor Relations Board for being reasonably interpreted as discouraging "protected concerted activity."  less -
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NLRB Says Social Media Policy Cannot Prohibit Employees from Posting Pictures of Company Uniforms

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At least for now, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues its assault on employer social media policies. In a recent Board decision, G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., the majority declared a variety of policies...more

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CMS Warns Against Social Media Postings Involving Nursing Facility Residents

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In an August 5, 2016, Survey and Certification memorandum to state Survey Agency Directors, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directs surveyors of nursing facilities on matters relating to the use of social...more

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Nursing Facilities to Face Surveyors’ Review of Photo and Video Policies

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this month took aim at the unauthorized taking and sharing of photos and videos – including through social media – in nursing facilities. In response to media reports and...more

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Summary Judgment Denied On “Fair Use” Defense In 9/11 Photograph Case

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On February 10, 2015, the Southern District of New York denied Fox News’ motion for summary judgment in a copyright lawsuit involving the posting of a copyrighted image on its Facebook page. North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v....more

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Employer’s Social Media Ban on Photographs, Video Is Unlawful, According to NLRB

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues its scrutiny of social media policies....more

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BB&K Police Chief Bulletin: Use of Social Media - Police Posted Photos on Facebook That Help Prove Crime

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Overview: After posting an evidence photo on the department’s Facebook page but not logging it as evidence in the case file -- thereby excluding critical evidence in a trial -- the Fresno Police Department* revised its...more

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