19-F-0705_Doc_06_2012_Social_Media_Hatch_Act.pdf

April 4, 2012 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Social Media and the Hatch Act1 In light of the many questions the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has received concerning the Hatch Act’s application to social media activity, OSC provides the following guidance on the issue, in the form of frequently asked questions concerning less restricted and further restricted federal employees (see Questions 1 through 8) as well as federal agencies (see Questions 9 through 11). Note: The following guidan...