RE: [CTPP] Yes, CTPP enters the age of social networking!

That sounds similar to the IT security policies here and the more I've learned independently (at least about FB) the more I understand why it's necessary. If you haven't heard about FB's latest "instant personilization" - the default is being opted in, so you must change your privacy settings to prevent it - you may want to check it out. It looks to me more like complete "depersonalization" of your information, including tracking any websites you visit. In addition, here in Colorado, the Attorney General's office has raised some serious legal questions about the "terms of use" agreements as they may apply to any public agencies which have established presences on the various social networking sites. The primary issue is the clause which transfers legal liability from the site-owner to the end-user: apparently, that is both illegal and un-state-constitutional here. You may want to check with your in-house counsel and/or state AG's office about the implications of TOUs or EULAs for the various networking sites fi you're a public agency. Bill Moore, MPO Administrator Pueblo, CO -----Original Message----- From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net]On Behalf Of planning(a)countyofberks.com Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 6:57 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: Re: [CTPP] Yes, CTPP enters the age of social networking! I'd be curious to know how many agencies cannot take advantage of this due to social network blockage by I.T. policies. I, for one, cannot access any Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or any other social networking pages. That being said, we cannot create and/or take advantage of those same technologies, particularly as an avenue for Public Participation. Michael D. Golembiewski Transportation Modeler BERKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Berks County Services Center 633 Court St., FL 14 Reading, PA 19601-4309 PH: 610-478-6300 FAX: 610-478-6316 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/planning ________________________________ This e-mail transmission (including any attachments) contains information that is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the use of the addressee only. If you received this e-mail in error, we request that you contact us immediately by telephone or return e-mail, and that you delete this message from your computer. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.