Handbook on Social Media Use [Handreiking gebruik sociale media]

Name of code

Handbook on Social Media Use [Handreiking gebruik sociale media]

Originator of code

Association of Netherlands Municipalities [Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten] (VNG)

Country

The Netherlands

Original language

Dutch

Year of creation

2014

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Social media plays an increasing role in the communication of municipalities and many of them encourage the use of social media to strengthen communication. With this Guide, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), the umbrella organisation of all municipalities in the Netherlands, provides tips and considerations on how to use social media with integrity and raise awareness that some statements made by civil servants may violate section 125a of the Civil Servants Act.

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