Information Technology Policy Manual 2022

• Employees who engage in personal/private blogging, live streaming, or use of socialmedia sites whether using a City or privately owned personal electronic device/ equipment may not: a) Attribute personal statements, opinions, or beliefs to the City of Greensboro. Keep in mind that if you identify yourself as a City employee on social media, others maybelieve you are speaking on behalf of the City unless you state otherwise. By stating you are not speaking on behalf of the City does not relieve you of the responsibility to adhere to and follow the requirements of this and any other City policies; b) Disclose confidential City information; c) Use the City logo; or d) Post any material that could: 1. Be construed as harassment, hate speech, or libel; 2. Be determined that you engaged in unacceptable employee behavior as stated in the Appendix of Personnel Policy H-1, List of Expected and Unacceptable Employee Behavior or Performance to include audio or videorecording or photographing anyone employed by the City of Greensboro orresidents without their knowledge; or 3. Be disruptive to the work environment because it impairs workplace discipline or control, impairs or erodes working relationships, createsdissention among co-workers, interferes with job performance, or obstructs operations. Refer to the Social Media Policy for further information about employee use of social networks E NFORCEMENT & C OMPLIANCE___________________________________________________________ Any violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal fromemployment. The disciplinary action will depend upon the violation and be subject to the discretion of the employee’s supervisor/manager in accordance with Personnel Policy H-1 Discipline Without Punishment (DWP) Policy. The Fire and Police Departments have their own corrective action processes. It is the responsibility of City of Greensboro employees, contractors and consultants to ensure that the policy described in this document is followed. Employees, contractors and consultants must understand that protecting confidential information is a critical part of the City’s security strategy. The Cyber Security Team is authorized to limit access for employees, contractors and consultants that do not comply with this policy. • Live streaming on social media during an employee’s work hours is strictly prohibited without prior approval of the employee’s Department Director.

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