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Social Media Guidelines Legal Resources

There are several laws and policies in place at UTSA that govern the use of social media. These laws and policies, listed below, should be reviewed and followed when developing any social media initiative.

4.22 University Communications

This policy, part of UTSA’s Handbook of Operating Procedures, provides information on the role of the Office of University Communications.

8.12 Information Resources Use and Security Policy

This HOP policy provides general information on the principles on which UTSA information security is based.

8.13 The Organization and Appropriate Use of the Internet at UTSA

This HOP policy provides information on developing organizational, faculty and student Web presences.

FERPA—Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records.

Brand and Logo Guidelines

This Branding Guide outlines the standards for promoting UTSA, its colleges and programs to all audiences on and off campus, and it applies to printed pieces as well as university Web pages and presentations.