1. Respect and Courtesy
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Treat all members with respect, regardless of their background, opinion, or experience.
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Avoid personal attacks, insults, harassment, or discriminatory language.
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Engage in debates with professionalism and politeness.
2. Stay On Topic
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Keep discussions relevant to data protection, privacy, technology, and related matters.
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Do not post irrelevant, off-topic, or promotional content unless it is in the designated section.
3. Protect Personal Information
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Do not share your own or anyone else’s personal information (such as addresses, phone numbers, identification numbers, or other private details).
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Discussions involving case studies or examples must anonymise any personal data.
4. No Spam or Unauthorised Advertising
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Avoid posting unsolicited promotions, advertisements, or affiliate links.
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If you represent a product or service, disclose this clearly when sharing information.
5. Use Clear and Constructive Language
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Write in a clear and professional manner.
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Avoid excessive capitalisation (SHOUTING), slang, or unclear abbreviations that may confuse other members.
6. Report Problems
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If you encounter inappropriate behaviour, spam, or content that violates these guidelines, please use the report feature or contact the forum administrator.
7. Intellectual Property
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Share only content you have the right to post. If you quote or share materials from other sources, provide proper attribution.
8. Compliance with Laws and Policies
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All posts must comply with Ghana’s Data Protection Act 843 and other applicable laws.
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Do not post content that could be considered defamatory, infringing, or unlawful.
Enforcement of Guidelines
Failure to comply with these rules may result in content removal, warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent banning from the forum. The forum administrators reserve the right to remove any content or user that violates these guidelines.
Let’s work together to keep this forum a safe, respectful, and insightful place for everyone.
