People thinks that is a funny question! When I ask “why”….the response always is “Well if I HAD a Social Media Policy then I could tell you what’s in it!” I get the same response when it comes to “What’s in Your Internet Policy?” So we combined the 2 problems into one policy and procedures manual. Here’s a check list of items you should have in yours:
- E-mail system policy (specifically on how emails are saved to comply with the Federal Electronically Stored Information provisions for Civil Lawsuits
- Software Usage and Downloadability
- Social Communities and Video Site Policies
- Blogging Policies
- Personal Websites
- Domain Name Registration
- Copyright Caveats
- Reputation Management
- Confidentiality and Privacy Laws
- Affiliate Income and Other Revenue Programs on Employee/Independent Contractor’s Websites and Blogs
As Brokers we all know how important ‘policy manuals’ are to at least try to be as proactive as we can be when it comes to risk management and liability. I truly believe the newest position in a real estate company will be a compliance officer and I have already seen many companies who have installed that person into their staff! (Yes..you know a training for compliance officers is on the way!)
I am here to help and there are 3 ways we can do this:
- You can simply purchase my complete Internet and Social Media Policy Manual which is a Word document and it is fully editable to meet your companies policy.
- You can take one of our upcoming classes on what needs to be in your policy manual and receive an outline of what to include.
- You can take one of our upcoming classes in which we create your manual using the Internet and Social Media Policy Manual and walk out the door with your Manual ready to implement.
Please post your questions regarding Social Media Policies or give examples of issues that are of concern to you! Let’s see what you’re thinking!
