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Social Media Policy

Science Atlantic uses social media in its work and recognizes that individuals within its

Membership and staff may also use social media either as part of their position in Science

Atlantic or in their private lives. Science Atlantic encourages the responsible use of social media

that reflects the role of the Membership and staff as ambassadors for the organization. This

policy deals with the use of all forms of social media, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and

all other social networking sites, and all other internet postings, including blogs. It applies to the

use of social media both for Science Atlantic-related and personal purposes.

The Membership and staff must not post disparaging, defamatory, or inappropriate statements

about Science Atlantic, its initiatives (including conferences), or any of its other staff, member

institutions, or individuals within the Membership. The Membership and staff should also avoid

social communications that might be interpreted in a way that could damage the reputation of

Science Atlantic, even indirectly. The Membership and staff must adhere to the Confidentiality

Policy to the same degree online as is required in all other circumstances. If you are uncertain

or about the appropriateness of any potential social media post, refrain from posting it. The

Membership and staff may be required to remove internet postings that do not comply with this

policy.

Official Science Atlantic social media accounts (including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and

LinkedIn) should be consistent with the message and goals of Science Atlantic and should not

post any inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant content. Content should have a professional

tone, be free of grammatical and spelling errors, and be informative, particularly regarding

upcoming Science Atlantic events. Science Atlantic social media accounts should be updated

with new content regularly.