Facebook to protect Afghan users!
As the Taliban maintains its grip on power in afghanistan, data-facebook has implemented additional safety measures for users concerned about their safety. For data-facebook accounts in afghanistan, the ability to browse and search the 'Friends' list has been disabled. The Taliban is suspected of utilising social media to track out opponents. LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, has taken precautions as well, by obscuring the connections of anybody in the nation. Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook's head of security policy, announced the change on Thursday.
For users in afghanistan, data-facebook has created a one-click option to shut down their accounts. people who aren't their friends can't download or share their profile photos or read their timeline posts if their profile is restricted. It was, according to the social media behemoth "cooperating closely with business, civic society, and government colleagues In afghanistan, pop-up notifications are also being rolled out with specific instructions on how to secure your account." "to assist in the protection of individuals
The tech giant previously stated that it will continue to block Taliban content from its platforms since the group is considered a terrorist organisation.
Twitter has been chastised for how it has handled Taliban-related information on its platform. As the terrorist organisation retook control of afghanistan, the Taliban utilised the site to keep its hundreds of thousands of supporters up to speed. Meanwhile, twitter said in a statement last week that "keeping people safe is our top concern, and we stay vigilant." "Afghanistan's scenario is fast changing. people around the country are also utilising twitter to seek support and assistance."
Twitter does not accept groups that encourage terrorism or violence against people, according to its guidelines.
"Our team is regularly monitoring conversations concerning events in afghanistan and taking action on any information that doesn't fit our professional community rules," a LinkedIn spokesman said.
"We've also taken certain temporary steps in the nation, such as restricting the display of connections for our members."