Social Networking Sites Policy Statement:
The policy applies to all Social Networking site users who have a relationship with University of Gibraltar, either as a member of Staff at The University of Gibraltar, or as a Student at The University of Gibraltar. Social Networking sites include but are not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace, YouTube and Twitter.
Responsible use of Social Networking:
University of Gibraltar understands the popularity and benefits of Social Networking sites if used responsibly. Such sites allow for, and promote, general communication, online discussion and provide the ability to share information about yourself and others quickly and easily. In many respects this can be beneficial to students and staff both in personal and academic terms. By following a few simple guidelines Social Networking can be enjoyed by all, safely and productively.
Guidelines for use of Social Networking:
Before signing up to any Social Networking site make sure you have read the terms and conditions for that site, along with their privacy policy. If there is anything you do not understand or are not happy with, do not sign up to the site. When signing up to a site use only your personal details and not anyone else’s. When filling in your personal details remember that these will be visible to other users. Only enter the details that you are happy with being in the public domain. It is not recommend that you fill in local addresses, telephone numbers or full dates of birth. If you upload any pictures to your profile, license to use these pictures in many cases is transferred to the Social Networking site in question. This allows the site to use the photo how they want to, possibly in marketing and advertising. You must not post any statements or photos that could damage the reputation of you, your family or that of University of Gibraltar and its Partners. You must not make offensive or derogatory remarks about students, members of staff or other individuals, and you must not post obscene or derogatory images. It is important to remember anything you post on Social Networking sites may be visible to anyone, anywhere, at any time! It is important to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect yourself and your personal information. Posting personal information could potentially lead to unwanted attention and could even contribute to identity fraud. For your own benefit, you should not post details which you might find awkward later, for example something you would not want family members or a future employer to see. It is important not to use the same username and password you use for other systems, such as your University of Gibraltar login.
Monitoring:
Social Networking Site Administrators, The University of Gibraltar Officials, Police and other agencies can and do monitor these sites from time to time. The University of Gibraltar Users of these sites must keep in mind that they could face disciplinary action by breaching The University of Gibraltar policies. They could also be subject to criminal proceedings if their actions are found to be illegal. It is now common practice for employers to search Social Networking sites as a means for screening potential applicants for positions of employment. Acceptable Use Policy for Mobile Devices
