Name of code
Social Media Code of Conduct [Verhaltenskodex Social Media]
Originator of code
State of Upper Austria [Land Oberösterreich]
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Media users
Main frame of accountability
Political
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
The text provides a legally non-binding Code of Conduct for the social media channels of the Province of Upper Austria. The purpose is to inform the public about services and report on current events. The communication on these channels should be open, objective, constructive, and conducted in a friendly, respectful, and tolerant manner. Users are encouraged to ask questions, provide suggestions, express praise, or offer criticism. Moreover, the social media channels comply with the community standards set by Meta. Any comments that violate these will be hidden or reported to Meta.
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