This Sample Social Media Policy is intended to help CAAs understand the legal framework and some of the legal issues that may arise as a result of employee use of social media.

Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use of social media are evolving, and this sample policy provides a useful resource for CAAs and their attorneys as they work to account for these issues at their agencies. 

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