Social Media Code of Conduct [Verhaltenskodex Social Media]

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

Abstract

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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