APSCA Social Media Guidance  
Guidance Statement  
Social Media has become a ubiquitous and dynamic method for communication. It is widely used both  
professionally and personally, and enables interactive, rather than one-dimensional discourse  
between its users. Social Media's ability to facilitate discussion has the potential to create  
opportunities and risks for membership organizations such as APSCA. This policy intends to provide  
guidance to all APSCA Members and encourages those to uphold our mission to enhance the  
professionalism, consistency and credibility of the individuals and organizations performing  
independent social compliance audits.  
This guideline should be read in conjunction with the following documents which can be found on  
APSCA Website:  
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APSCA's Competency Framework (Competency Framework)  
Social Media Guidelines  
1. Members should adhere to APSCA's Code, Competency Framework, and Guides when using  
social media in their capacity as an APSCA Member, or with reference to APSCA.  
2. Members should be aware that APSCA, its Member Firms and their ultimate clients may  
observe content and information made available through social media. Members should use  
their best judgment to avoid posting material that is confidential, inappropriate, or  
unduly harmful to APSCA, its employees, its Members or relevant clients associated  
with APSCA.  
Examples include:  
2.1. Posting commentary, content, or images gathered whilst conducting a Social  
Compliance audit or related services.  
2.2. Posting false information regarding APSCA or its Members. This includes  
information intended to defame or harass APSCA or its Members.  
2.3. Posting in the public domain any information that is considered confidential. If there  
are questions about what is deemed to be confidential, Members should refer to 4.2  
Confidentiality in the Code or seek guidance from their supervisors/ management  
or the APSCA Ethics Team.  
Document Name:  
Version & Date:  
Replaces:  
APSCA Social Media Guidance T-037  
Version 1 March 2022  
Nil  
Author/Owner: APSCA Code & Compliance Team  
Authorized by: APSCA President & CEO  
Date Printed: 17 March 2022  
This document is no longer version controlled once printed.  
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2.4. The unauthorized use of APSCAs brand, logo, or trademark. APSCA reserves  
the right to remove permission where its brand, logo, or trademark are used  
inappropriately.  
3. Social media use shouldnt interfere with Membersresponsibilities whilst participating in a  
Social Compliance Audit or related services, including handling sensitive or confidential  
information, auditor integrity, and competence.  
4. Information published regarding membership status, employment status, and relevant  
program accreditations should be accurate and kept current and comply with APSCA’s  
Competency Framework and the Guide.  
5. If a Member encounters a situation where an APSCA Member is using social media in a  
professional context in a manner that threatens to become antagonistic, in that case, the  
Member should disengage from the dialogue politely and seek the advice of a supervisor.  
6. Members are discouraged from disclosing their APSCA Member Numbers on social media and  
other public platforms.  
7. If possible, Members should keep APSCA related professional social media accounts separate  
from personal accounts.  
8. Members should report any prohibited or unethical use of social media relating to  
APSCA, to their Firm supervisor/ management or the APSCA Ethics Team.  
Support  
If you would like to report any behaviour that you believe violates APSCA's Social Media Guidelines or  
the Code, Competency Framework, or Guide, contact the applicable Member Firm’s Management  
For any inquires or further guidance relating to social media or online platforms, please direct your  
Document Name:  
Version & Date:  
Replaces:  
APSCA Social Media Guidance T-037  
Version 1 March 2022  
Nil  
Author/Owner: APSCA Code & Compliance Team  
Authorized by: APSCA President & CEO  
Date Printed: 17 March 2022  
This document is no longer version controlled once printed.  
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