Move to ban Facebook by navy personnel to ensure security

NEW DELHI. The Indian Navy’s decision to ban the use of Facebook for its officers and sailors is in line with its efforts towards ensuring the security of information, Navy sources said yesterday while clearing that the directives on the usage of social media and smartphones for Navy personnel “have existed before”.

“Latest orders are in line with ensuring the security of information. Banning of Facebook for officers and sailors of Indian Navy is in same lines,” the source said.

The decision in this regard was taken after seven Navy personnel were allegedly caught leaking sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agencies over social media after being honey-trapped. (ANI)