--- title: "Housing Risk Guide: Social Media Policy and Guidelines" description: Learn how housing agency employees can use social media safely and professionally while protecting privacy and agency reputation. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/SocialMediaGuidelines_FeatureImage.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/housing-risk-guide-social-media-policy-and-guidelines#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management) # Housing Risk Guide: Social Media Policy and Guidelines ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/SocialMediaGuidelines_FeatureImage.png) - August 1, 2025 ![Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/MikeTorelli_Edited-1.jpeg) [Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/mike-torelli) [\< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) Social media is an essential communication tool, but it also presents risks when misused. These guidelines help housing agency employees navigate online platforms safely and responsibly, both in personal and professional contexts. 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