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Even when online communications are not specifically made on behalf of the LSBA, they may affect
the LSBA’s business and affairs. Accordingly, the LSBA has adopted the following rules, which apply
to all Employees:

• Unless authorized to act on behalf of the LSBA and at its direction, an Employee may not
use social media during work time, or by means of LSBA-owned equipment.

• Employees should respect all laws governing copyright, fair use of copyrighted material
owned by others, trademarks and other intellectual property, including any LSBA
copyrights, trademarks and brands.

• Express only your personal opinions. Employees are not permitted to represent that they are
speaking on behalf of the LSBA, without prior authorization from an authorized LSBA
representative.

• An Employee may not register account names that incorporate any of the LSBA’s business
names, trademarks, or names that otherwise may imply an association with LSBA.

• If an Employee chooses to discuss LSBA or work-related matters, he/she must make it clear
that he/she is not speaking on behalf of the LSBA. Even if an Employee does not mention
the LSBA by name, statements relating to work could be attributed to the LSBA. When
communications relate to work or the industry, Employees should post a disclaimer such as
this: "The postings on this site are my own and don't necessarily represent my employer's
views." If an Employee’s mode of communication does not allow for lengthy messages, at
least write “personal view” when expressing an opinion.

• Employees should not distribute any confidential, private or proprietary information of the
LSBA or its employees in violation of the LSBA’s Confidentiality Policy, or that is
otherwise protected from unauthorized disclosure under applicable federal or state law.

• Employees should not directly or indirectly comment on confidential or proprietary LSBA
business information, including its private or confidential information. Do not post internal
reports, policies, procedures, or other internal business-related confidential communications
as defined in the LSBA’s Confidentiality policy or which is otherwise protected under
applicable federal or state law.

• To the extent that an Employee uses social networking to conduct or discuss LSBA
business, all LSBA policies and procedures apply. Any statements concerning the LSBA
made by Employees on blogs or websites or in other electronic communications or postings
must comply with all LSBA policies including, but not limited to, polices concerning
confidentiality, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and workplace violence.

 Employees should use common sense, and never intentionally post any information or
rumors about another Employee that the posting Employee knows to be false. Make sure
you always strive to be honest and accurate when posting information or new online, and if

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