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The Main Event: Social Media Privacy Laws vs. Financial Industry Regulation

In one corner, there’s employee protection. In the other, securities regulation concerns. In the battle of security, what’s more important: employee privacy or industry regulation? As the number of U.S. states passing social media legislation to protect employee rights increases, … Continue reading

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The SEC and Social Media – Together at Last?

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that companies would now be allowed to post news on social media profiles, provided investors were made aware of which accounts would post such notices. This came as a result of … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Stay Safe & Compliant with the FFIEC Social Media Guidance

On January 23, 2013 the FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) released proposed guidance for social media use by institutions within the regulated banking industry, providing an outline for financial institutions to monitor & manage the risk associated with becoming active with social media. … Continue reading

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New Social Media Guidelines from the FFIEC: Is Your Bank Still Compliant?

On January 23, 2013 the FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) released proposed guidance for social media use by institutions within the regulated banking industry, including banks, savings associations, credit unions, and nonbank entities supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection … Continue reading

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Creating a Social Media Policy: Where to Begin?

Does your company have a social media policy? Maybe you’ve determined your business needs one, or perhaps you’re on the fence about the value of such a policy. Maybe the one you have needs a little finesse. In any case, … Continue reading

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Let Them Post: Why You Should Allow Your Employees to Use Social Media at Work

You’ve jumped on the “Bring Your Own Device” bandwagon at the office – your employees are accessing company email on their personal devices, working remotely on their own laptops, taking company calls on their cell phones. It’s time to think … Continue reading

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5 Steps to Social Media Self-Regulation

Pharmaceutical companies have a fairly unique problem when it comes to social media. Like financial services companies (insurance agencies, banks, investment firms, etc.), pharmaceutical firms have to follow strict compliance guidelines in their social messages, or else risk punishment from … Continue reading

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Overcoming Social Media Fear: 5 Steps to a Braver Brand

Earlier this year, the CFO for Francesca’s Holdings, a retail clothing company, tweeted, “Board meeting.Good numbers=Happy Board,” and in doing so violated SEC regulations regarding fair disclosure. He was fired on the next business day. In March of 2011, a … Continue reading

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Succeeding With Social Media in Mental Health & Addiction Services: Six Dos & Six Don’ts

Earlier this month, we wrote on how Gremln’s new compliance tools can help companies in the financial services and healthcare industries adhere to social media guidelines set by regulatory agencies. This week, guest writer Cecile LaBore brings us a practical … Continue reading

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Conquering Compliance: Gremln presents new tools for meeting social media standards of regulatory authorities

Social media has taken the world by storm over the last several years, but when it comes to corporate usage, there are some industries that have been a little reluctant to embrace networks like Facebook and Twitter. Chief among them … Continue reading

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