Social media taboo for railway employees during duty
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has issued a special circular prohibiting officials and employees from using social media during duty hours and sharing sensitive information related to railway operations. The move follows observations that certain railway officials had been sharing sensitive operational information on social media while on duty. According to the circular, railway employees […]
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has recently issued a directive prohibiting railway employees from using social media during their duty hours and sharing sensitive information related to railway operations. This new policy follows reports of railway officials posting sensitive operational data on social media platforms while on duty.
According to the circular, railway staff are strictly forbidden from posting any information about railway operations, internal decisions, or official documents on social media from train control rooms, engine control rooms, workshops, or any other railway premises. The circular further clarifies that only the General Manager of Railways, the Railway Spokesperson, and the Information Officer are permitted to share official railway information with external parties or the media.
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