Committee asks administration to draft staff‑to‑student conduct and fraternization policies Members requested the superintendent and deputy prepare two drafts: a staff‑to‑student conduct policy focused on protecting students and a separate fraternization/staff‑to‑staff policy clarifying evaluator/subordinate relationships and social‑media boundaries.

The committee is taking a bold step to ensure student safety by drafting new policies on staff conduct and fraternization—could this reshape school dynamics?

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Rialto Unified board hears legal guidance on officials’ social media use At a March 28 special meeting, the Rialto Unified School District board received guidance from district counsel on AB 992 and the U.S. Supreme Court decision O’Connor v. Garnier, including when a personal account can be treated as a public forum and recommended disclaimers; the board then entered closed session on labor negotiations.

Rialto Unified School District board members just learned how to navigate the tricky waters of social media use while staying compliant with the law—are they ready to post responsibly?

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#CA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #SocialMediaPolicy #PublicTrust #RialtoUnified

Why can’t TikTok identify AI generated ads when I can? We don’t know, because nobody is being honest about it.

TikTok’s policy for AI ads isn’t working #Technology #SocialandEthicalImplications #TikTok #AIAds #SocialMediaPolicy

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Henderson council censures member over social media complaint; accepts city manager’s immediate resignation The Henderson City Council voted 6-1 on Sept. 8 to publicly censure Councilmember Geraldine Champion over a social media complaint filed by Charles Turrentine Jr.; the council also accepted the immediate resignation of City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry and named Deputy City Clerk Paylor Spruill interim.

The Henderson City Council has taken a bold step, publicly censuring Councilmember Geraldine Champion after serious allegations of misconduct surfaced from a Facebook Live broadcast.

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#HendersonCityVanceCounty #NC #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #SocialMediaPolicy

Elon Musk’s X cracks down on undisclosed AI war videos, warns creators of 90-day revenue ban - Yes Punjab News X updates creator revenue rules, suspending accounts that post undisclosed AI-generated war videos amid rising misinformation during global conflicts.

Elon Musk’s X cracks down on undisclosed AI war videos, warns creators of 90-day revenue ban yespunjab.com?p=224189

#ElonMusk #XPlatform #AIContent #Deepfake #SocialMediaPolicy #Misinformation #AITransparency #TechNews #DigitalSafety #WarCoverage #AIRegulation #USIsraelIran #OnlineSafety

X Outlaws Gambling Collaborations and Paid Partnerships Gambling has joined sex, drugs and alcohol on X's third-party paid partnership banned list. The ban moves the UK in line with other European countries.

X just tightened the rules: paid gambling partnerships (influencers, affiliates, brand ambassadorships) are now banned, making promotion far harder on the platform #GamblingNews #SocialMediaPolicy

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Revenue committee hears constitutional, economic and child‑welfare arguments over social‑media excise to fund juvenile mental health (LB 10‑25) Sen. Carolyn Bosn’s LB 10‑25 would levy a tiered excise on social‑media platforms based on Nebraska user accounts to fund juvenile mental‑health services. Proponents framed the levy as a funding stream for facilities and services; opponents — industry groups, chambers and privacy advocates — warned of constitutional and implementation obstacles that could invite litigation.

Nebraska's new bill could impose a tiered tax on social media giants to fund crucial mental health services for youth, but is it a solution or a constitutional crisis in the making?

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

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Social media giants hit by Delhi’s new three-hour compliance order The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flash­point between prime minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technolo­gy companies.

India’s new social media AI regulations aim to safeguard users and tighten platform accountability as the digital landscape evolves

#IndiaAIRegulations #SocialMediaPolicy #TechNews #AI #DigitalSafety #OnlineAccountability

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Dear Littler: Are there any concerns about letting our employees post videos about our products? | Littler Dear Littler,I’m a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring “influencer” who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social ...

Can employees be influencers for your brand? 📱✨ In the latest Dear Littler, we explore what employers should consider before employees create product videos, from FTC disclosures to workplace, overtime, and privacy issues. #EmploymentLaw #SocialMediaPolicy https://bit.ly/4cb0Buj

TikTok Forms US Joint Venture To Avoid Ban - IndiaWest News TikTok Forms US Joint Venture To Avoid Ban.

TikTok Forms US Joint Venture To Avoid Ban

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#TikTokUSJointVenture #TikTokAvoidsBan #TikTokWashingtonDC #ByteDanceDeal #USDataSecurity #OracleSilverLakeMGX #SocialMediaPolicy #TechNews

Banning Under-16s Won’t Fix Social Media | The Real Issue Banning under-16s won’t fix social media. Learn why age limits miss the real problem—and what smarter, safer solutions actually protect young users.

🚫 Banning Under-16s Won’t Fix Social Media — Here’s the Real Problem. Banning under-16s won’t fix social media. Real safety comes from smarter design, better regulation, and digital literacy—not age limits alone.
#SocialMediaPolicy #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing
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Marshfield approves separate social media policies for police and fire after legal counsel warns of limits on moderation The committee approved separate social media policies for the police and fire departments after city counsel warned recent federal rulings limit broad content-removal approaches; members also discussed AI, audio content and implementation processes.

Marshfield's public safety committee just approved new social media policies for police and fire departments, navigating the tricky waters of legal risks and content moderation in the digital age.

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#MarshfieldWoodCounty #WI #SocialMediaPolicy #PublicSafety #LegalAccountability

Comparing Age Ratings and Pears - Netopia The world has a love/hate-relationship to age ratings. In my country – Sweden – cinema age ratings came about in the early 20th Century following mainly aesthetic criticism from what appears to be a l...

Age verification on social media raises familiar questions: how to protect young users without over-regulating speech or innovation?
#AgeVerification #SocialMediaPolicy #OnlineSafety #Australia #DigitalGovernance
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France Plans 2026 Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15 France social media ban aims to block under-15s by 2026, pushing age verification, digital IDs, and raising global privacy concerns.

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#Privacy #ChildSafety #SocialMediaPolicy #DigitalIdentity #CyberRegulation

Comparing Age Ratings and Pears - Netopia The world has a love/hate-relationship to age ratings. In my country – Sweden – cinema age ratings came about in the early 20th Century following mainly aesthetic criticism from what appears to be a l...

Age verification on social media raises familiar questions: how to protect young users without over-regulating speech or innovation
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Easley council debates acceptable‑use policy for elected officials, including social‑media limits and retention rules Council reviewed resolution 2025-12, an acceptable‑use policy clarifying retention obligations for city‑issued devices and recommended limits on elected officials' social‑media conduct. Debate centered on whether section 11 (social networking) and language banning 'disparagement' are overly broad or needed to protect the city from FOIA and litigation risk.

Easley city officials are wrestling with a new acceptable-use policy that could reshape how they manage social media and public records—are they protecting free speech or overstepping boundaries?

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#SC #GovernmentTransparency #SocialMediaPolicy #PublicRecords #CitizenPortal

US Plans to Require Tourists’ 5-Year Social Media History - thedailyculture.com US may require foreign tourists to submit five years of social media, contact history under new Trump administration plan.

Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan 📍🇺🇸⬇️ thedailyculture.com/us-plans-to-... #US #BorderSecurity #socialmediapolicy #travel

Kent County Levy Court removes Commissioner George Jody Sweeney from committee and liaison roles Levy Court voted 6–0 (1 absent) on Nov. 18 to remove Commissioner George Jody Sweeney from all committee and liaison assignments after members cited his social-media posts; commissioners and members of the public described the step as discipline short of removing him from office.

Kent County Levy Court takes a bold step, removing Commissioner George Jody Sweeney from all committee roles due to controversial social-media activity that has sparked public outcry.

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#KentCounty #DE #CitizenPortal #KentCountyAccountability #EthicsReform #SocialMediaPolicy

Committee approves AI policy, holds social media policy after debate over law‑enforcement referral language The committee approved administrative policy 7540.08 (artificial intelligence) and agreed to hold policy 7544 (use of social media) for further review after staff flagged differences in mandatory versus discretionary referral language for alleged illegal acts.

The Committee on Legislation has taken a bold step by approving a new AI policy while putting the social media policy under scrutiny due to concerns over law enforcement referral language.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #PolicyReform #SocialMediaPolicy #LawEnforcement

Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media? | The-14 Canadian politicians blocking critics on social media raises concerns about free expression, accountability & citizens’ rights to access government information.

Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media?
#Canada #Politics #SocialMedia #FreeSpeech #DigitalRights #Accountability #SocialMediaPolicy #Democracy #Voters #CharterRights #PublicDebate #ConstituentRights
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New China Law Fines Influencers If They Discuss 'Serious' Topics Without a Degree schwit1 shares a report from IOL: China has enacted a new law regulating social media influencers, requiring them to hold verified professional qualifications before posting content on sensitive topics...

New China Law Fines Influencers If They Discuss 'Serious' Topics Without a Degree #Technology #Other #ChinaLaw #InfluencerRegulations #SocialMediaPolicy

New Bedford firefighter sanctioned after Charlie Kirk comments - The New Bedford Light An independent investigation found that Jonathan Pacheco had violated the city’s social media policy. He had been placed on leave since Sept. 15.

New Bedford firefighter Jonathan Pacheco has been sanctioned by the Fire Department after making a Facebook post about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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New Bedford firefighter placed on leave after Charlie Kirk comments - The New Bedford Light Jonathan Pacheco has been placed on paid administrative leave while he is being investigated for violating the city’s social media policy.

A New Bedford firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after making a Facebook post about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The action and investigation come after online conservative activists targeted Pacheco for the post #socialmediapolicy #NewBedford #CharlieKirk

New York School Districts Implement Fraternization Policies to Protect Students Districts create guidelines to limit employee interactions with students on social media.

Newburgh Schools are leading the charge in New York by introducing strict fraternization policies to safeguard students and define boundaries for staff interactions, especially on social media.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkSchools #StaffProfessionalism #SocialMediaPolicy

Groundwater Authority Board Approves Facebook Page Without Comments for Community Outreach Board recommends establishing a Facebook page for information sharing without allowing public comments.

The Ridgecrest Groundwater Authority is set to launch a Facebook page to boost community engagement while navigating the challenges of misinformation.

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#RidgecrestKernCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #SocialMediaPolicy #RidgecrestCommunity

Army's New Social Media Policy Bans Drill Sergeants from Posting Recruit Training Online The U.S. Army has implemented a new policy banning drill sergeants from creating social media content with trainees to protect privacy.

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💬 What’s your take: Is this the right step to prevent misconduct, or does it restrict harmless expression?
#Army #MilitaryTraining #SocialMediaPolicy #Cybersecurity

🚨 Army’s new social media policy 🚨
- No posting trainee content
- No friending recruits
- Misconduct = admin action or UCMJ charges

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