Social Media Standards

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Overview

To disseminate accurate, timely, and relevant information to the public while promoting transparency, citizen engagement, and effective emergency communication and service announcements.

Description

Requirements

Account Management

  • Accounts must be approved by the institution's communications department.
  • Login credentials must be securely stored and updated regularly.
  • A dedicated team or officer should manage the content and respond to queries.

Content Guidelines

  • All content must be factual, non-partisan, and aligned with government policies.
  • Use clear, simple language to ensure accessibility.
  • Avoid slang, informal emojis, political bias, and personal opinions.

Branding & Identity

  • Consistent use of official logos, hashtags, and colour schemes.
  • Standard profile and cover photos (e.g., official logo and institutional banner).

Posting Frequency

  • Regular updates (e.g., 3–5 posts per week) with event-based flexibility.
  • Avoid content overload and ensure relevance.

Engagement and Moderation

  • Respond to inquiries within 24–48 hours during working days.
  • Moderate comments to remove hate speech, misinformation, and spam.
  • Maintain a respectful tone, even when addressing criticism.

Crisis Communication

  • Designated team to handle emergency updates or crisis-related announcements.
  • Posts must be approved immediately by relevant authority figures.

Compliance & Archiving

  • Comply with national laws on data protection, records retention, and freedom of information.
  • Archive important posts and interactions for official records.