Other Considerations

As a federal government employee participating in our CoPs, you should:

• Understand your agency’s policy about using all government equipment.
• Behave online in such a way that you do not bring your agency into disrepute, even if you are not officially representing your agency.
• Do not participate in commercial communications or endorsements.
• Remember all of your email correspondence with the CoP are subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Check your current agency policies on managing records. Find more information on the National Archives Records Management Information Page.
• Abide by U.S. copyright laws when referencing or using others' content in any materials.
• Follow the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Guide before sending out a survey or other requests for feedback, especially if your community includes members of the public (non-government).