Another tip in a series provided by the Offices of Information Security, Information Systems & Computing and Audit, Compliance & Privacy

As individuals increasingly turn to social media for information, entertainment, and to connect with others, it is important to be mindful of maintaining safe and respectful environments for Penn employees, staff, faculty, students, and alumni to engage and share information within the social media space.  

When managing official Penn accounts or engaging with social media platforms, avoid sharing sensitive personal or proprietary information. Ensure that you follow institutional guidelines for protecting Penn’s intellectual property and comply with relevant data privacy laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the University’s updated Guidelines for the Use of Social Media at Penn, which discusses social media account management, and social media in the context of teaching, research, hiring, personal safety, website tracking, and policy compliance. By keeping in mind these best practices, you can help protect both yourself and others. 

Guidelines for the Use of Social Media at Penn: https://almanac.upenn.edu/articles/from-penns-offices-of-audit-compliance-and-privacy-information-systems-computing-and-university-communications-guidelines-for-the-use-of-social-media-at-penn. 

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) resources: https://oacp.upenn.edu/privacy/penndata/appropriate-use-of-penn-data/ferpa/. 

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For additional tips, see the One Step Ahead link on the Information Security website:  https://www.isc.upenn.edu/security/news-alerts#One-Step-Ahead.