The Establishment Division has introduced new rules for government employees regarding social media use. Starting Tuesday, all government staff must seek prior approval before accessing social media platforms to prevent leaks of official information.
The new directive, detailed in an office memorandum, aligns with the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964. It forbids employees from posting opinions or facts that could damage the government’s reputation, criticize its policies, or undermine national interests. Employees are also restricted from sharing official documents or sensitive information with unauthorized people and must avoid media interactions that could strain international relations.
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The memorandum highlights that these rules are designed to manage misuse of social media, not to prevent positive use. Institutions are encouraged to monitor their social media accounts to remove inappropriate content. All government employees must follow these guidelines, with non-compliance possibly resulting in misconduct proceedings.
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