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Originally posted on Computerworld.com

The U.S. government is making it clear to federal employees what they can and cannot post or tweet about on their favorite social networks.

It's an idea that enterprises should note and use to put their own guidelines in place, according to industry analysts.

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics released the guidelines, dubbed Standards of Conduct and Social Media, last week. The rules cover not using social media during work time and on government property, as well as not using their official title, using social media to look for another job and not disclosing "non-public information" to further private interests. Continue reading →