Electronic Mail and Social Media Use Guidelines – APS035

Reviewed/ Revised: August 2019

Purpose

The guidelines outlined in this memorandum are intended to address the issues particular to electronic mail (e-mail) and social media environments provided by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and to ensure that:

  • WCDSB staff are informed of the e-mail and social media use guidelines, extensions of the guidelines made applicable to the WCDSB’s schools, and the applicability of other policies and laws to E-mail.
  • E-mail and social media services are used in compliance with those guidelines and laws.
  • Users of e-mail and social media services are informed about concepts of privacy and security.
  • Disruptions to the WCDSB’s e-mail and social media services and activities are minimized.
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