Public officials can easily get caught in the crosshairs of rival politicians. Here’s how to avoid pitfalls,not just during purdah but all year roundAn considerable politician, up for election, and rings to request if you could send across that picture you took of them at the launch of the novel play equipment.
You’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the image will go into her campaign leaflet. So you request what the picture will be used for. If it is for a leaflet you don’t send it. It was taken using public resources so shouldnt be used for political campaigning.
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Source: theguardian.com