Facebook Guidelines

While Facebook is waning in popularity, especially amongst younger age groups, it’s still a useful way to connect with some sections of the public, and professionals. The information in this document aims to help us do this in line with data protection requirements and good practice.

Breastfeeding support given on Facebook needs to be logged, for insurance and statistics.

Content

• Why do we need Facebook guidelines?
• Sharing guidelines with group members
• Principles for running LLLGB Facebook groups
• More on “work hats”
• Group or Page?
• Tips for running a Group
• Tips for running a Page
• Tips for running pages and groups
• Appendix
• Examples of Facebook group Membership Questions
• Example of message sent to check whether someone meets Group joining criteria
• Example of Group Rules
• Examples of Group guidelines
• FACEBOOK GUIDELINE - 1
• FACEBOOK GUIDELINE - 2
• Further information