The Social Media Guidelines for BC Public Service Employees are a resource to help employees make appropriate choices about the personal use of social media and understand the potential impacts of its use in the context of their employment.
These guidelines are a companion to the Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) Social Media Guidelines which provide guidance on the use of social media for official government purposes.
All BC Public Service employees agree to follow the Standards of Conduct and the Oath of Employment on joining the public service. The social media guidelines explain how these and other policies apply to an employee’s personal use of social media, including:
For more information about personal use of social media in relation to your responsibilities as a BC Public Service employee:
Use the tools below to learn more about the guidelines, apply your knowledge or have a conversation with your team.