Im a civil servant: should I post that update?

encourage criminality?

YES

from

G O U P f A w

NO
suggest youre unable or unwilling to implement the organisations policy?

YES

NO YES

make a politician less likely to believe you can serve them impartially?

NO
risk the safety, security or personal privacy of others?

YES

NO YES

No way, brother!

diminish the reputation of the organisation or its staff to the mind of a reasonable person?

NO
reveal a secret or break an embargo on information?

YES YES Sleep on it or try asking a sensible colleague

NO

make you come across as bitter, nasty, rude, boastful or otherwise unpleasant?

NO
still worry you?

YES

NO

helpful technology

Go for it, citizen!

This is not official guidance: to be safe, follow the guidance issued by the Cabinet Office and your own organisation.

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