Railway Dept. moves to curb social media use during working hours, disclosing sensitive information

Railway Dept. moves to curb social media use during working hours, disclosing sensitive information

Railway Dept. moves to curb social media use during working hours, disclosing sensitive information

Sri Lanka Railways Tightens Rules on Social Media Use During Duty - LNW Lanka News Web

August 27, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Railways has introduced stricter controls on employees’ use of social media while on duty, following concerns over the disclosure of operational and internal information online. A new circular has been issued after railway authorities identified instances in which certain employees were reportedly sharing details relating to railway activities through social media platforms during working hours. Under the dire…

Sri Lanka bans railway employees from using social media during working hours

AI-generated image Sri Lanka Railways has issued a special circular banning employees from using social media during working hours and from publishing sensitive information related to railway operations. Under the directive, railway employees have been instructed not to use social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok, while on duty. The Department of Railways said the circular was issued after it observed that some officials …

Railways issues circular restricting social media use during duty hours

The Sri Lanka Railway Department has issued a special circular prohibiting officials and employees from using social media during duty hours and from publishing sensitive information related to railway operations. The Department said the move follows observations that some staff members had been posting sensitive operational details on social media while on duty.  Authorities warned that such actions could seriously undermine the credibility of …