Official legal notice: User Comment Policy
Cumberland County uses social media to interact with residents, businesses and visitors about public issues related to our jurisdiction. Please note that posts on the county’s social media sites are subject to North Carolina Public Records Laws, and e-discovery laws and policies. All comments and content shared on the county’s government-sponsored social
media sites must pertain to the topic presented. The following are examples that the county considers to be unacceptable social media content and comments. Please note this list is not intended to be all-inclusive:
· Any content or comments that are off-topic;
· Spam or videos or links to other sites;
· Solicitations, advertisements, or endorsement of any financial, commercial, political candidate, political party, or non-governmental agency;
· Duplicate posts by the same author (the original post will be left intact assuming it meets the guidelines of acceptable comments or content).
· Repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users;
· Obscene materials;
· Advocation of illegal activity;
· Infringement on copyrights or trademarks.
· Confidential or non-public information, including, but not limited to email addresses, telephone numbers, mailing addresses, or any personally identifiable medical information or any confidential or non-public information that violates the legal rights of an individual. Social Media Statements, comments, views and/or opinions expressed on county social media sites are strictly those of their authors and do not, necessarily, represent the opinions or policies of Cumberland County Government, its agents, officers, or employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of our social media platforms and the moderated discussion rules, please contact [email protected].
