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Chapter 8. GSA Has the Right to Monitor and Remove Comments

GSA recognizes the public's First Amendment rights and will allow various comments, viewpoints, and opinions.  In fact, social media usage is designed to solicit that input.  However, GSA is allowed to monitor and remove some public comments that are political, target specific individuals or groups, are abusive, or are similarly unacceptable.  In many situations, a posting policy and/or rules of use policy is needed for the GSA social media presence.  Individuals should contact the Office of General Counsel as situations arise that may require the monitoring or removal of comments posted on or to a GSA social media presence.

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social media, employee rights, permissions