What Happened: The Establishment Division has restricted government employees’ social media use to prevent unauthorized sharing of official information, with violations leading to disciplinary action.
What you need to know: The Establishment Division has released a memorandum prohibiting government employees from using social media without prior permission, aiming to prevent the unauthorized sharing of official information and documents.
What more: According to the memorandum, employees are not allowed to use social media without approval, criticize government policies, or share official documents with unauthorized individuals. Any violations of these rules will result in disciplinary action, and institutions are required to monitor their social media platforms to remove any inappropriate content.
Also: All government servants must adhere to these guidelines, and any breach may lead to misconduct proceedings. The memorandum emphasizes that the goal is to prevent the misuse of social media, rather than banning its positive use.