Apple's Internal Policies on Social Networking Revealed

Apple's internal policies on blogging, social networking, confidential information, personal websites, and rumor speculation have been leaked online by 9to5Mac.

The leak follows reports that Apple's firing of an employee for ranting against the company on Facebook was found acceptable by an employment tribunal.

Apple's policies make it clear that "there may be consequences to what you post or publish online including discipline if you engage in conduct that Apple deems inappropriate or violates any Apple policies." According to the company you should "be thoughtful about how you present yourself in online social networks. The lines between public and private, and personal and professional are blurred in online social networks."


Policy Highlights:
● Employees can have their own personal websites, but cannot discuss Apple in anyway on their website
● Apple employees are told not to comment on Apple-related websites (that's why we have email)
● All employees have @apple.com email addresses, but are given an @me.com for personal use (applied more so pre-iCloud)
● No speculating on rumors (as hard as that may be)
● Apple has an HRCCC business strategy: Honesty, respect, confidentially, community, compliance
● Apple's business conduct policy and principles apply to employees, independent contractors, consultants, and others who do business with Apple.

You can read the full policy packet at the link below...

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