Employee Agreement for Official Use of Social Media

Before you can be given access to post to an official Interior social media account, you must agree to the following:

Follow Interior’s Digital Media Policy and Guidance

Read and follow Interior’s Digital Media Policy, which lays out direction on official and personal use of social media as a federal employee, and the laws, regulations and policies you are required to follow when using social media. You should familiarize yourself with the Department’s Digital Media Guide, which provides up-to-date guidance on social media, the platforms the Department can use, and how to submit a request for a new social media account.

Since you are representing the U.S. government on our social channels it is important that you follow all ethics rules and the Hatch Act. By signing this agreement you confirm you uphold the Executive Branch Standards of Conduct Rules; you will stay free of conflicts of interest and follow the Hatch Act when engaging in partisan political activity. Moreover, if you have any questions before you act, you agree to contact your ethics official for advice.

Follow Security Protocols

To meet Department password security requirements, create strong passwords for your account, using a passphrase, and a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols. Some social media services display password “strength” meters when choosing new passwords. Choose passwords that meet the highest standard. When applicable, do not share passwords. Read and follow DOI security information.

Comply with Account Maintenance

You must help ensure members given access to our social media accounts are up-to-date and removed when they no longer need access. By carefully managing third-party applications and removing posting access, or logging out from the account whenever you change the password, Interior can keep our accounts more secure.

Employees Only - Agreement to Terms

I agree to these terms for access to an official social media account.