Social Media

Question 1

Can your employer confiscate your phone?

Answer 1

yes, if in contract

Question 2

rules of devices?

Answer 2

• put phone away
• turn off ringtone
• no smartwatches
• important calls only
• make/take calls in a private area

Question 3

why think about social media?

Answer 3

duty of care extends to online presence

must abide by code of conduct at all times to demonstrate compliance with duty of care

Question 4

what to think about when posting?

Answer 4

• whether in line with the duty of confidentiality
• who can view it (eg clients, colleges and employers)
• often impossible to remove and can be tracked if anonymous

Question 5

what you can do?

Answer 5

engage with social media for educational purposes

think before you type - would you say this in public?

read, understand and use appropriate privacy settings

Question 6

what can’t you do?

Answer 6

discuss patients, clients, colleagues or supervisors

comment on anything you see peers writing

don’t bring the veterinary profession into disrepute

Question 7

personal data?

Answer 7

name
address
age
religion
race
gender
physical, mental and sexual health