Social Media Policy Template - New Zealand

Purpose and legal effect of a social media policy

A social media policy provides organizations with guidance on the appropriate use of social media in both professional and personal contexts where it may affect the organization. It helps establish clear expectations for online conduct while protecting confidential information, organizational reputation, and workplace relationships.

The template covers the use of organizational and personal social media accounts, acceptable online behavior, internet and email use, security responsibilities, passwords, and employee obligations when engaging on social media platforms. It also includes drafting guidance to help organizations tailor the policy to their operational needs.

Organizations can customize this template to encourage responsible social media use while providing employees and other workers with practical guidance on appropriate online conduct.

Disclaimer

This template is a social media policy for employees, secondees, contractors and consultants, as well as those on a “call” agreement. This is an “internal” social media policy and is not intended for the public or the organization’s customers.

This template is provided for use as a guide only. The content provided is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

This template is based on New Zealand law.

We make no representation or warranty that this template is appropriate for use in other countries or that the content satisfies the laws of other countries.

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You are responsible for ensuring that your access to, and use of, this template is not illegal or prohibited, and for your compliance with applicable local laws.

Upon making any amendments or personalizing the template, the user must remove the Parry Field Lawyers branding from all sections of the policy.

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