Guidelines when using Social Media.
Please respect!
The guidelines – when using social media personally
Please respect!
The guidelines – when using social media personally
As a member, player or official of the GAA, you are not always speaking for the Association when you are on social
media. The GAA respects your right to use these media platforms in a personal capacity, but we would ask that you
remember the implications of referring to the GAA when you do.
Recognise when the GAA might be held responsible for your behaviour online, and follow these principles when you are using social media channels as a private individual.
1. Adhere to the GAA’s Official Guide and Club Constitution, as well as other applicable documents. All GAA members
are subject to the GAA Code of Behaviourwhen online, even when they are not acting on behalf of the GAA.
2. You are responsible for your actions but remember that those actions may have consequences for the GAA. You have
a responsibility when using social media platforms to not do anything online that might tarnish the GAA’s image and
reputation or bring the Association into disrepute.
3. Look out for compliments and criticism. Even if you’re not online as a spokesperson for the GAA, if you spot positive or
negative remarks about the GAA that look important, forward them to your local PRO.
4. Leave it to the experts. If you see negative posts about the GAA, or see non-members trying to spark a negative
conversation, avoid the temptation to react, unless you are an official GAA spokesperson. Again, forward the post to your
local PRO to address such comments.
5. Do not mix your official GAA role with your personal life online. Not everyone will be able to make the distinction between
the two. While the GAA respects freedom ofspeech, remember that all online users can see everything you post.
Use your judgement and common sense.
6. Never disclose non-public information regarding the GAA, including confidential information.
7. Remember that it may cause conflict if you take a position online that is counter to the GAA’s interests, policies and
regulations.