Guidelines for Secure Use of Social Media by Federal Departments and Agencies, v1.0 Issued By: ISIMC [Information Security and Identity Management Committee] – Effective Date: 09.17.2009 Abstract: The use of social media for federal services and interactions is growing tremendously, supported by initiatives from the administration, directives from government leaders, and demands from the public.… Continue Reading
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Pew Report: Twitter and Status Updating, Fall 2009
Twitter and Status Updating, Fall 2009, by Susannah Fox, Kathryn Zickuhr, Aaron Smith – Oct 21, 2009 “Some 19% of internet users now say they use Twitter or another service to share updates about themselves, or to see updates about others. This represents a significant increase over previous surveys in December 2008 and April 2009,… Continue Reading
Pew: Democratization of Online Social Networks
Senior Research Specialist Amanda Lenhart’s slideshow presentation, The Democratization of Online Social Networks: A look at the change in demographics of social network users over time, given at AoIR 10.0 in Milwaukee, WI on October 8, 2009. Continue Reading
FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. The notice incorporates several changes to the FTCs Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, which… Continue Reading
Department of Justice launches Justice.gov
“The Department of Justice launches Justice.gov today in an effort to increase openness and transparency in government. Utilizing a variety of online tools, we will be able to share news and information, not just on our own web site, but through popular social networks Twitter, YouTube and MySpace and Facebook. The Justice presence on these… Continue Reading
Recent CRS Reports: Congress and Twitter, Wildfire Fuels, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Older Workers, Climate Change
September 21, 2009 – Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress September 16, 2009 – FEMA Disaster Housing: From Sheltering to Permanent Housing September 16, 2009 – Wildfire Fuels and Fuel Reduction September 16, 2009 – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background and Issues… Continue Reading
TwitterTerms of Service – You Own Your Tweets
Terms of Service – “These Terms of Service (Terms) govern your access to and use of the services and Twitters websites (the Services), and any information, text, graphics, or other materials uploaded, downloaded or appearing on the Services (collectively referred to as Content). Your access to and use of the Services is conditioned on your… Continue Reading
Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress
CRS Report – Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress Continue Reading
Survey: Substantial Growth in Online Social Networking by Lawyers Over the Past Year
2009 Networks for Counsel Study – A Global Study of the Legal Industrys Adoption of Online Professional Networking, Preferences, Usage and Future Predictions – Sample Composition: “The survey was administered to 1,474 counsel 764 private practice lawyers and 710 corporate counsel in May and June of 2009; 33 countries were represented. Financial Services, Manufacturing… Continue Reading
Online Opinions by Lawyers Via Tweets and Blogs Can Have Serious Ramifications
New York Times – A Legal Battle: Online Attitude vs. Rules of the Bar: “And with thousands of blogs and so many lawyers online, legal ethics experts say that collisions between the freewheeling ways of the Internet and the tight boundaries of legal discourse are inevitable whether they result in damaged careers or simply… Continue Reading
New Political Realtiy of Web 2.0 – Connecting With the Public Via Microblogging
Newsweek: Whos Winning the Twitter Wars? How Democratic and Republican politicians use the popular microblogging service. “For the foreseeable future, Republicans will continue to broadcast their message widely,while the left-most wing of the Democratic Party mounts a quiet, steady defense. Strategists on both sides agree that Twitteror at least, the short-form communication that Twitter has… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com – The Government Domain: Tracking Congress 2.0
The Government Domain: Tracking Congress 2.0 – With the 111th Congress of the United States reconvening on September 8th, e-gov expert Peggy Garvin highlights new tools and sources that enhance and expand your ability to track and monitor the action. Continue Reading
