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Security Policy

INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY – USER-GENERATED CONTENT
Version 1.0 – Effective Date: 25 August 2026

Applies to: All users, members, and guests who post, upload, or submit information

  1. PURPOSE
    This policy defines what information users may and may not place on our platform/systems. Its purpose is to protect sensitive data, prevent security breaches, comply with law, and maintain the integrity of our community.
  2. SCOPE
    This policy applies to all content submitted by users, including: posts, comments, messages, file uploads, images, profile information, form submissions, and links.
  3. GENERAL PRINCIPLE
    Do not post anything that you do not have the right to share, that could harm others, or that could compromise security. When in doubt, do not post it.
  4. UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION ONLY – INSECURE SYSTEM NOTICE
    This is an INSECURE, UNCLASSIFIED system. Only unclassified information that has been approved for public release may be placed on this platform. The posting of classified information (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), For Official Use Only (FOUO), or any other sensitive or non-public information is strictly prohibited and must never occur on this insecure site.
  5. ACCEPTABLE CONTENT
    The following is acceptable to place on the platform:

a) Your Own, Non-Sensitive Content

Original text, opinions, and experiences you own
Business-related information that is public and non-confidential
Images and files you have created and have full rights to


b) Public Information

Information that is already lawfully public
Properly attributed quotes with citation and fair use
Links to legitimate, public websites

UNACCEPTABLE CONTENT – PROHIBITED INFORMATION

The following is strictly prohibited and will be removed. Accounts posting this may be suspended.

    A. Sensitive Personal Information (PII) – Yours or Others

    Social Security Numbers, driver’s license, passport, or national ID numbers
    Passwords, security questions/answers, private keys, auth tokens, or alarm codes
    Private addresses, personal phone numbers, or personal email addresses (doxxing)

    B. Security Threats & Malicious Content

    Malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, or malicious scripts
    Phishing links or deceptive URLs
    Instructions or tools to hack, bypass authentication, or exploit systems
    Attempts to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of the platform


    C. Illegal & Harmful Content

    Content that violates federal, state, or local law
    Threats of violence, harassment, bullying, or hate speech
    Child sexual abuse material or sexual content involving minors
    Content that promotes fraud, theft, or other crimes
    Spam, pyramid schemes, or unauthorized advertising


    D. Inappropriate Data Practices

    Uploading files that contain hidden metadata with PII
    Posting screenshots that contain sensitive data in the background
    Using steganography or other methods to hide prohibited information
    Bulk scraping or automated collection of user data

    1. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

      Verify Before Posting: Ensure you have the right to share the content.
      Redact & Minimize: Blur, black out, or remove sensitive data from images and documents before uploading.

      Use Secure Methods: Do not post sensitive data in public forums to ask for help. Use designated secure channels.

      Report Issues: If you see prohibited information, report it immediately to support@whitehousecomms-arc.org and do not share it further.
    2. ENFORCEMENT

      We reserve the right to:

    Remove any content that violates this policy without notice
    Temporarily or permanently suspend accounts that violate this policy
    Report illegal activity to law enforcement
    Cooperate with legal requests for information
    Violations will be assessed based on intent, severity, and risk to others.

    1. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

      We will:

    Encrypt data in transit and at rest
    Restrict access to user content to authorized personnel only
    Monitor for prohibited data patterns
    Notify users if their information is involved in a breach as required by law
    We will never ask you for your password in a post or public message.

    1. ACCEPTABLE USE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
      By placing information on this platform, you agree that:

    You are responsible for the content you post
    Your content does not violate this policy
    You understand that public content may be seen by anyone