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All Executive Branch employees (herein “employees”) are required to read this Social Media Policy, and will be expected to sign an Acknowledgement indicating that the policy was read and fully understood by the employee. All use of social networking sites by state agencies should be consistent with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and policies, including all information technology security policies. All employees are required to abide by the standards set forth in this policy. This Policy is being issued without revision on July 1, 2025.
All use of social media, including social networking sites, by state agencies should be consistent with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and policies, including all information technology security policies. This policy applies to any social networking, social media, or web-based, information sharing/open communication site (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, wikis, and message boards).
Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted or applied as limiting an employee’s right to engage in speech protected by the United States and Iowa Constitutions or as limiting the right to engage in protected concerted activity, including employee discussion regarding the terms and conditions of employment.