Zero tolerance for sharing photos, videos of accidents online
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior Ministry warned public against sharing photographs and videos of the accidents on social networking sites and app in order to preserve dignity and feelings of the deceased and their loved ones.
The ministry said in a statement that it was against the law and reflected negatively on the positive spirit of the country’s strong values.
A number of people have shared pictures of an accident through social media when an epileptic driver crashed into a restaurant in Ajman, killing a 45-year-old Asian woman and a 9-year-old Arab child.
Major Fawaz Ali Abdullah, Director of Security Media Department at the Ministry of Interior, said publishing and circulating these images hurt the feelings of the victims and caused deep pain and grief to their families. As a result of this irresponsible behaviour, publishing and sharing such photos is not justified for they harm others.
Hats off to the UAE. I personally find it disturbing and distasteful that people take the camera out in such situations, rather then helping or learning from such accidents.
I would agree withboth your points WT. However, I do believe that people are all too keen to take pictures and share at any given opportunity without giving any thought to the consequences
WT, It is tough to make you agree on any given point , but it's alright ...............
There are two sides: firstly, there is the privacy of the victims, but secondly, there is the right of the public to be informed first hand. It seems pathetic how little information is generally released from the authorities in order to maintain a "positive" image of the country.