Social Media Chief Executive Instruction (cei)

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The ATO released a Chief Executive Instruction (CEI) establishing mandatory social media conduct rules for all ATO, ACNC, and TPB employees and contractors. The instruction applies to both private and professional social media use, requiring compliance with APS Values, the APS Code of Conduct, and employment law. It defines social media broadly to include forums, blogs, messaging, and review sites—essentially any online communication with an audience. The CEI emphasizes maintaining APS impartiality and agency reputation, with non-compliance potentially constituting breaches subject to sanctions. The instruction covers private use responsibilities, official capacity use, security obligations, and specialist roles, referencing APSC guidance and referencing to section 13(5) of the Public Service Act 1999 as legal authority. The document establishes that these are lawful directions employees must follow.