Hyderabad: Additional commissioner (crimes) Swathi Lakra has advised netizens to utilise technology only in positive ways and not to harm others. “Avoid circulating controversial messages and rumours, to avoid consequences,” she said.
Given below are tips from the senior cop about problems in getting involved with social media.
Messaging apps are assisting us in communication like sending photos, videos, voice notes and chatting. In emergency, such apps are more helpful to mobile users than other communication systems.
Avoid taking pictures of others at parties or public places without their permission. Sharing of such pictures on social media/Whatsapp without prior consent of such individuals is a crime under the IT Act and IPC. Avoid uploading others’ photos, like that of celebrities as DP/profile pic.
Avoid spreading controversial messages and circulating rumours and messages that are critical of others, both individuals as well as religions. Whatsapp has become the means for spreading such rumours now, she added.
Avoid believing any information shared on Whatsapp without cross-checking with proper sources. Avoid sharing any voice conversations between office staff and boss to friends and others.
