With a reported 5.66 billion active user identities, which is around 68.7% of the world’s population, it is clear social media plays a prominent role in people’s lives—in fact, 2 in 3 use social media.

People use different platforms for various purposes. However, when not used responsibly, there are repercussions for the individual and their respective business.

So it's important you have a social media policy to use in your business - our experts have created a social media policy template, access yours now.

Why is a social media policy important?

A policy regarding social media is integral because it sets clear guidelines outlining acceptable behaviour and usage. This protects not just employees, but more importantly, an organisation’s reputation.

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What might social media policies consider?

Specific areas may be targeted when a social media policy for employees is developed and implemented. For example:

• Mitigating improper use: When a social media policy is applied, rules regarding what employees can and cannot share are stipulated to protect sensitive business information.

• Protection of security and privacy: Social media use may reveal travel plans and other business activities, which could unknowingly expose companies to criminal activity.

• Risks regarding location: Educating employees about the dangers associated with sharing their location is a key element of a social media policy. Without this, businesses are susceptible to theft and even terrorism.

• Clear disciplinary guidelines : Through weaving terms of social media usage into employment contracts and disciplinary processes, businesses reinforce their stance regarding breaching their social media policy.

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Safeguard your business with a free social media policy template

Peninsula has over 40 years’ experience supporting businesses with their HR and employment law needs, so you can be confident our sample social media policy protects your business.

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