Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47120.1 Purpose

• The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation), in collaboration with the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) and the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)) has developed this policy to provide standards and establish requirements for all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / CCHCS / CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) personnel when using  social media.

• Only authorized CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / CCHCS / CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) personnel shall represent the Department on social media. Social media is a tool that may be used to convey information and facilitate communication to support the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / CCHCS / CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)’s mission.

• This policy provides the parameters that all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / CCHCS / CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) personnel must follow in order to access or use social media.

  • The only authorized use of social media falls within two fundamental categories.

    • Obtaining information, consuming content, or performing research for tasks or assignments.
      

    • Creating or managing content relevant to the Department’s mission.