36 Questions
What is the Internet?
A global system of interconnected computer networks
What is the main purpose of a social network service?
To build and reflect social networks or social relations among people
What is a blog?
A type of website or part of a website
What is a wiki?
A website that allows the easy creation and editing of interlinked web pages
What are Sheriff's Office employees prohibited from doing on social networking sites?
All of the above
Why must employees bring news media inquiries to the attention of their supervisor?
Because it may result from their social networking activities
What is prohibited during work hours, unless authorized?
Using social networking sites
What is not allowed on social networking sites?
Associating themselves with social networking activities that depict violence or illegal acts
What is not allowed on social networking sites, according to the policy?
Posting any photograph of themselves that connects them to their Sheriff's Office employment
What is the purpose of the policy?
To regulate the use of social networking sites by Sheriff's Office employees
What is the main concern of the Sheriff's Office regarding social networking sites?
Sensitive information can be posted online about the Sheriff's Office and employees
Which of the following social networking sites is NOT mentioned in the content?
What is the purpose of the guidelines set forth in this procedure?
To protect employees and the Sheriff's Office reputation online
Why does the Sheriff's Office have cause for concern about social networking sites?
Because sensitive information can be posted online quickly
What is the scope of this procedure?
Applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel
What is the primary goal of the guidelines for social media use?
To protect employees from inadvertently disclosing sensitive information
Why does the Sheriff's Office want employees to take steps to protect themselves online?
To protect themselves and the Sheriff's Office reputation online
What type of sites are mentioned in the context of social networking?
Blogs, wikis, and other online forums
The Sheriff's Office prohibits employees from using social networking sites outside of work.
False
The guidelines set forth in this procedure apply to all employees and law enforcement agencies.
False
Social networking sites can provide many benefits for their users.
True
The Sheriff's Office wants employees to avoid using social networking sites altogether.
False
The Sheriff's Office policy only applies to social networking sites, not to other online forums.
False
The guidelines were developed to restrict employees' use of social networking sites.
False
The Sheriff's Office is concerned about the speed at which sensitive information can be posted online.
True
The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure employees remain focused on their duties while at work.
True
The Internet is a private network used by the government.
False
A social network service is a platform that focuses on building and reflecting social networks or social relations among people who share interests and/or activities.
True
Blogs are usually maintained by a group of individuals with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material.
False
Wikis are typically used for personal note taking and in corporate intranets.
True
Employees are prohibited from posting any statements about the Sheriff's Office on social networking sites.
False
Employees can disclose confidential information about the Sheriff's Office on social networking sites.
False
Employees can post any commentary on a social networking site that pertains to the Sheriff's Office without clear representation.
False
Employees are allowed to use social networking sites during work hours unless authorized as part of their duties.
False
The Sheriff's Office policy is only applicable to employees who use social networking sites for personal purposes.
False
The Sheriff's Office policy is intended to protect employees' personal information on social networking sites.
False
Study Notes
Social Networking Policy
- The policy applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
- The purpose is to protect employees from inadvertently violating policy and to protect the Sheriff's Office reputation online.
Definitions
- Internet: a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP).
- Social Networking Site: an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting social networks or social relations among people.
- Blog: a type of website or part of a website that allows regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material.
- Wiki: a website that allows the easy creation and editing of interlinked web pages via a web browser.
Procedure
- Prohibited activities:
- Posting obscene, defamatory, false, deceptive, misleading, profane, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful statements about the Sheriff's Office or its employees.
- Disclosing confidential information related to Sheriff's Office operations or investigations.
- Violating laws, including intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, state and/or federal laws.
- Posting commentary without clear representation that it is a personal opinion.
- Posting commentary without disclosing employment relationship and authorization to make statements.
- Associating with social networking activities that depict violence, illegal or illicit acts, or other behaviors contrary to public expectations.
- Posting photographs depicting real or fictitious violence, illicit acts, or other behaviors contrary to public expectations.
- Using social networking sites during work hours unless authorized.
- Posting official Sheriff's Office documents or sensitive information to social networking sites.
Additional Requirements
- Employees must immediately bring to the attention of their supervisor any news media inquiries regarding the Sheriff's Office that results from their social networking activities.
- Information related to the Sheriff's Office, even posted during personal time outside of work, may be subject to legal requirements and qualify as a public record under Florida State Statute 119.
Social Networking Policy
- The policy applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
- The purpose is to protect employees from inadvertently violating policy and to protect the Sheriff's Office reputation online.
Definitions
- Internet: a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP).
- Social Networking Site: an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting social networks or social relations among people.
- Blog: a type of website or part of a website that allows regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material.
- Wiki: a website that allows the easy creation and editing of interlinked web pages via a web browser.
Procedure
- Prohibited activities:
- Posting obscene, defamatory, false, deceptive, misleading, profane, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful statements about the Sheriff's Office or its employees.
- Disclosing confidential information related to Sheriff's Office operations or investigations.
- Violating laws, including intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, state and/or federal laws.
- Posting commentary without clear representation that it is a personal opinion.
- Posting commentary without disclosing employment relationship and authorization to make statements.
- Associating with social networking activities that depict violence, illegal or illicit acts, or other behaviors contrary to public expectations.
- Posting photographs depicting real or fictitious violence, illicit acts, or other behaviors contrary to public expectations.
- Using social networking sites during work hours unless authorized.
- Posting official Sheriff's Office documents or sensitive information to social networking sites.
Additional Requirements
- Employees must immediately bring to the attention of their supervisor any news media inquiries regarding the Sheriff's Office that results from their social networking activities.
- Information related to the Sheriff's Office, even posted during personal time outside of work, may be subject to legal requirements and qualify as a public record under Florida State Statute 119.
This quiz assesses your understanding of social networking sites and their impact on employee privacy, particularly in the context of the Sheriff's Office.
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