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26 June 2026

AIIMS social media guidelines

The guidelines serve as a practical case study for institutional codes of conduct, data privacy, and ethical governance in public service, which are relevant for GS4 ethics answers.

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Notes

  • AIIMS Delhi has introduced formal social media guidelines for students, residents, and employees.
  • The guidelines strictly prohibit the use of the AIIMS name, logo, or branding without prior official approval.
  • Unauthorized social media handles that imply official representation of the institution are prohibited.
  • Employees and students are mandated to register their social media accounts with the administration.
  • The policy explicitly forbids the sharing of patient details to ensure data privacy and confidentiality.
  • The guidelines restrict the posting of political, religious, or defamatory content by individuals associated with the institution.

Questions

  1. The proliferation of social media usage by public sector employees necessitates a balance between individual freedom of expression and institutional integrity. In light of the recent guidelines issued by AIIMS, discuss the ethical and administrative imperatives for regulating the digital conduct of public health professionals. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is a primary objective of the social media guidelines recently issued by AIIMS Delhi?