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Provides high-level recordkeeping requirements and best practices for capturing records created when Federal agencies use social media. The use of social media may create Federal records that must be captured and managed in compliance with Federal records management laws, regulations, and policies. Answers what are social media records?; what are the noteworthy records management challenges associated with the use of social media?; how should agencies address the records management challenges associated with the use of social media?; what should agencies consider when scheduling social media content?; how do agencies implement social media capture?; what are an agency's record management responsibilities when dealing with social media providers and third parties?; and links to other resources and contact information.

URL for Resource: https://www.archives.gov

Document Creating / Publishing Body: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Date of Creation: October 13, 2013

Topics: Social Media

Date Resource Added/Modified: July 10, 2019