Social Media Policy
Purpose
Social Media This policy has been developed in recognition of the growing popularity of and participation in online social media.
AOV is supportive of team members participating in social media in their personal time to keep in touch with their friends, share information or become involved in online discussions. However, for team members who use social media either as part of their job or in a personal capacity, it is important to understand team member employment obligations when the online communication is about AOV, our products and services, team members or other work-related issues.
Social Media:The term 'social media' refers broadly to any online media which allows for user participation, interaction or publishing. Commonly used social media tools include but are not limited to, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, weblogs, Flickr, forums and discussion boards and wikis.
Policy Application:
This policy applies to all team members and contractors of AOV.
This policy does not apply to:
- team members' personal use of social media where no reference is made to AOV and/or such usage has no connection to the workplace or work-related matters; or
- online communications published by AOV representatives who are specifically authorized to communicate via social media platforms on behalf of AOV.