By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR : In order to curb unfold of inflammatory content material on numerous social media platforms, Odisha Police on Wednesday issued an advisory to residents on protected use of the networking websites. They have been suggested to make use of social media in a constructive approach within the bigger curiosity of the society.
On the event of World Social Media Day, the Crime Branch (CB) officers urged the residents to not impulsively imagine in what’s being shared on on-line platforms and stay cautious whereas sharing or importing any publish as it would comprise malicious data.
“When a user opens a new social media account, he/she should closely take a look at the website’s privacy policy along with terms and conditions of the third-party applications,” learn the advisory.The police have additionally requested the residents to not share their private data on social media platforms and punctiliously test the main points of an individual’s profile earlier than befriending him/her.
“Social media users are also advised to not open various accounts on a single platform by using different names and not to post obscene content,” stated a police officer. The police additionally cautioned the residents to stay alert whereas shopping within the free WiFi zones.