The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is revealed to have implemented a policy that highlights the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter for employees.
Secretary of the Department, Andrew Metcalfe posted that the policy provided a list of DOs and DON'Ts around the use of blogs, wikis and websites such as Facebook and My Space.
"Employees who blog in their own time using their own resources should not record any information regarding their employment", the policy posts.
As a result, the policy reveals that the employees are prohibited to access their own work email when registering for a social networking site.
In addition, it is recommended that they should avoid posting personal information like age and address, and must seek permission from department managers prior to posting photos of individuals or buildings relevant to DIAC.
The department already operates a YouTube channel called ImmiTV which facilitates short videos showcasing relevant programs and activities.
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