Social media risks and policies – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and E recognise both the opportunities and risks of social media for institutions, while D and F are dangerous misconceptions. Public posts can affect reputation, and policies and training help guide lawful, respectful engagement. Assuming everything is private ignores platform settings and sharing, and encouraging disclosure of confidential data conflicts with information security. Thus the correct set consists of A, B, C and E only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it blends communication benefits with policy guidance and awareness of digital footprints. It excludes D and F, which either overstate privacy or disregard confidentiality, ensuring a realistic and responsible perspective.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds F, which would legitimise sharing confidential data publicly. Even though A, B, C and E are true, including F contradicts fundamental privacy and security principles.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it omits A and adds D. Leaving out A ignores the positive use of social media for announcements, and accepting D falsely guarantees privacy, so this option cannot be correct.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B and includes F. It ignores reputational risks and actively promotes sharing sensitive information, making the combination clearly unacceptable.